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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![Every child at some stage dreams of reaching the stars and sadly as we grow up the reality of becoming an astronaut often disappears as it seems to become unreachable. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image-of-Astronaut-Training-115x115.jpg "Astronaut training at Armagh Planetarium")
Astronaut training at Armagh Planetarium
Posted on January 12, 2015 | No CommentsEvery child at some stage dreams of reaching the stars and sadly as we grow up the reality of becoming an astronaut often disappears as it seems to become unreachable. […] -
![In 2014 Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs website (including Astronotes) received well over 1 million page views from all over the world. What were all these people coming to see? Here are the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/featured-image-of-Jack-Schmidt-apollo_17-115x115.jpg "10 Most Popular Astronotes Stories of 2014")
10 Most Popular Astronotes Stories of 2014
Posted on January 8, 2015 | 5 CommentsIn 2014 Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs website (including Astronotes) received well over 1 million page views from all over the world. What were all these people coming to see? Here are the […] -
![ItòÀÙs beginning to look a lot like Christmas. All of our entries for our 2014 Christmas Card competition are up on display at the Planetarium for all to enjoy over […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image-of-conors-card-115x115.jpg "Christmas Card Winners 2014")
Christmas Card Winners 2014
Posted on December 5, 2014 | No CommentsItòÀÙs beginning to look a lot like Christmas. All of our entries for our 2014 Christmas Card competition are up on display at the Planetarium for all to enjoy over […] -
![For my Top 10 Space Themed Christmas Present List this year I wanted to compile a list of unique gifts for children.ˆà These are items that Santa would have to […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image-of-space-Lego-115x115.jpg "Top 10 Space Themed Christmas Presents for Kids")
Top 10 Space Themed Christmas Presents for Kids
Posted on November 25, 2014 | No CommentsFor my Top 10 Space Themed Christmas Present List this year I wanted to compile a list of unique gifts for children.ˆà These are items that Santa would have to […] -
![òÀÜEncouraging school children to enter the world of aerospace, engineeringˆàand scienceòÀÝ This is the motto for the Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge which takes place across the globe. ˆàThe prize, if […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/DSC_0311-115x115.jpg "St Patrick’s Academy Rockets Ahead")
St Patrick’s Academy Rockets Ahead
Posted on May 1, 2014 | No CommentsòÀÜEncouraging school children to enter the world of aerospace, engineeringˆàand scienceòÀÝ This is the motto for the Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge which takes place across the globe. ˆàThe prize, if […] -
![The Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureòÀÙs òÀÜCreativity MonthòÀÝ is an annual celebration which takes place each March.ˆà It inspires creative and collaboration amongst many industries from theatre to astronomy!ˆàˆà […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Image-of-planet-aliens-show-115x115.jpg "Planet Aliens visit Armagh Planetarium")
Planet Aliens visit Armagh Planetarium
Posted on March 7, 2014 | No CommentsThe Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureòÀÙs òÀÜCreativity MonthòÀÝ is an annual celebration which takes place each March.ˆà It inspires creative and collaboration amongst many industries from theatre to astronomy!ˆàˆà […] -
![Chris Hadfield needs no introduction. The Canadian astronaut is one of the most famous people in the world, and during his time commanding the International Space Station was undoubtedly the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of-chris-hadfield-at-planetarium-115x115.jpg "Chris Hadfield: a Legend Comes to Armagh")
Chris Hadfield: a Legend Comes to Armagh
Posted on January 17, 2014 | 1 CommentChris Hadfield needs no introduction. The Canadian astronaut is one of the most famous people in the world, and during his time commanding the International Space Station was undoubtedly the […] -
![Teachers from across Northern Ireland have come together to learn how to build and launch their own rockets. ItòÀÙs all part of an initiative deriving from a new òÀØSpace Science […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/File_2011914125723-115x115.jpg "A Launchpad into the Space Industry")
A Launchpad into the Space Industry
Posted on January 17, 2014 | No CommentsTeachers from across Northern Ireland have come together to learn how to build and launch their own rockets. ItòÀÙs all part of an initiative deriving from a new òÀØSpace Science […] -
![Armagh PlanetariumòÀÙs Christmas card competition has been going from strength to strength.ˆà Now in its third year, we have once again been overwhelmed by the number of entries, the creativeness […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/KS2-Winner-Carolynn-McKay-115x115.jpg "Christmas Card Winners")
Christmas Card Winners
Posted on December 16, 2013 | No CommentsArmagh PlanetariumòÀÙs Christmas card competition has been going from strength to strength.ˆà Now in its third year, we have once again been overwhelmed by the number of entries, the creativeness […] -
![Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut is an international educational challenge focusing on fitness and nutrition encouraging students to “train like an astronaut.” The six week challenge which runs from […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image-of-missionx_banner-115x115.jpg "Take part in Mission X 2014")
Take part in Mission X 2014
Posted on December 16, 2013 | 1 CommentMission X: Train Like an Astronaut is an international educational challenge focusing on fitness and nutrition encouraging students to “train like an astronaut.” The six week challenge which runs from […]