Welcome to Astronotes
Hello, IòÀÙm Colin, welcoming you to Astronotes, the PlanetariumòÀÙs official blog. Here you will find the latest news and views from the fascinating worlds of astronomy and space exploration. We hope you will come here to learn what is hot and exciting, profound or even weird from worlds beyond ours . So that's the introduction out of the way, now on with the Universe!
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Armagh Planetarium Archive
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![Armagh Planetarium’s great balloon race has ended.ˆà The results are in and they have been checked and verified.ˆà There were balloon reports on the Cathedral Road, the Battleford Road and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image-of-ascending-balloons-115x115.jpg "Up, Up and Away! Armagh Planetarium’s Great Balloon Race")
Up, Up and Away! Armagh Planetarium’s Great Balloon Race
Posted on August 10, 2012 | No CommentsArmagh Planetarium’s great balloon race has ended.ˆà The results are in and they have been checked and verified.ˆà There were balloon reports on the Cathedral Road, the Battleford Road and […] -
![Discover Science and Engineering is calling for all national primary schools to register for the Discover Primary Science and Maths, Award Of Science & Maths Excellences. The Discover Primary […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image-of-Discover-Primary-Science-115x115.jpg "Call for Irish Primary Schools to Embrace Science and Maths")
Call for Irish Primary Schools to Embrace Science and Maths
Posted on March 14, 2012 | No CommentsDiscover Science and Engineering is calling for all national primary schools to register for the Discover Primary Science and Maths, Award Of Science & Maths Excellences. The Discover Primary […] -
![After last yearòÀÙs success, BBC2òÀÙs Stargazing Live returned to our screens this month for another three nights of astronomy wonders.ˆà Holding the reins again were the charismatic Professor Brian Cox […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Image-of-Stargazing-Jan-2012-in-Armagh-115x115.jpg "Stargazing Live 2012 at Armagh")
Stargazing Live 2012 at Armagh
Posted on January 20, 2012 | 1 CommentAfter last yearòÀÙs success, BBC2òÀÙs Stargazing Live returned to our screens this month for another three nights of astronomy wonders.ˆà Holding the reins again were the charismatic Professor Brian Cox […] -
![ˆàAfter their successful Invasion at the beginning of the summer, the Emerald Garrison are returning to Armagh Planetarium to end the summer programme on the weekend of the 27th and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Image-of-Emerald-Garrison-Attacks-Planetarium-Astronaut-115x115.jpg "Emerald Garrison Returns to Armagh Planetarium")
Emerald Garrison Returns to Armagh Planetarium
Posted on August 24, 2011 | No CommentsˆàAfter their successful Invasion at the beginning of the summer, the Emerald Garrison are returning to Armagh Planetarium to end the summer programme on the weekend of the 27th and […] -
![Our Place in the Universe is an astronomy course for those who want to know more about this fascinating subject. Over ten weeks you can take the first steps to […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Image-of-quasar-115x115.jpg "Want to know more about astronomy?")
Want to know more about astronomy?
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 3 CommentsOur Place in the Universe is an astronomy course for those who want to know more about this fascinating subject. Over ten weeks you can take the first steps to […] -
![Have you ever wondered how to build a solid fuel space rocket? ˆàHave you ever wanted to witness a rocket launch? ˆàIf the answer is yes, then Armagh Planetarium is […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/image-of-Rocket-weekend-poster-no-text-115x115.jpg "So you want to be a Rocket Scientist?")
So you want to be a Rocket Scientist?
Posted on July 14, 2011 | No CommentsHave you ever wondered how to build a solid fuel space rocket? ˆàHave you ever wanted to witness a rocket launch? ˆàIf the answer is yes, then Armagh Planetarium is […] -
![Armagh Planetarium is the place to be this summer with activities and theatre shows which are òÀØout of this worldòÀÙ. In the PlanetariumòÀÙs amazing new Digistar 4 Digital Theatre you […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Image-of-Inside_Saturns_Rings-115x115.jpg "Out of This World Events for an Exciting Summer")
Out of This World Events for an Exciting Summer
Posted on July 1, 2011 | 2 CommentsArmagh Planetarium is the place to be this summer with activities and theatre shows which are òÀØout of this worldòÀÙ. In the PlanetariumòÀÙs amazing new Digistar 4 Digital Theatre you […] -
![Ice Worlds, one of Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs Digital Theatre shows for Summer 2011, is a thrilling tour through space and time showcasing some of the most beautiful and chilly regions of […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-London_in_Ice_Age-115x115.jpg "Ice Worlds: A Cool New Show at Armagh Planetarium")
Ice Worlds: A Cool New Show at Armagh Planetarium
Posted on June 20, 2011 | 1 CommentIce Worlds, one of Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs Digital Theatre shows for Summer 2011, is a thrilling tour through space and time showcasing some of the most beautiful and chilly regions of […] -
![Digistar 4 is Armagh Planetarium’s fantastic new projection system. First in the UK to install Digistar 4, Armagh Planetarium is showcasing latest theatre technology and dazzling audiences who experience the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-Digital-Theatre_astronaut1-115x115.jpg "Digistar 4 comes to Armagh")
Digistar 4 comes to Armagh
Posted on June 16, 2011 | 1 CommentDigistar 4 is Armagh Planetarium’s fantastic new projection system. First in the UK to install Digistar 4, Armagh Planetarium is showcasing latest theatre technology and dazzling audiences who experience the […] -
![St. PatrickòÀÙs Academy in Dungannon is a school with both an Astronomy Society and its own observatory! On 15 June the school will be hosting a public astronomical event suitable […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-Endeavour-docked-with-ISS-115x115.jpg "An out of this world event in Dungannon")
An out of this world event in Dungannon
Posted on June 7, 2011 | No CommentsSt. PatrickòÀÙs Academy in Dungannon is a school with both an Astronomy Society and its own observatory! On 15 June the school will be hosting a public astronomical event suitable […]