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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![Goodbye January blues, hello February fun! WeòÀÙre already into the second month of our new year and itòÀÙs been absolutely amazing for stargazing already. Before we get in to what […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/image-of-planets-in-morning-115x115.png "The February 2016 Night Sky")
The February 2016 Night Sky
Posted on February 2, 2016 | No CommentsGoodbye January blues, hello February fun! WeòÀÙre already into the second month of our new year and itòÀÙs been absolutely amazing for stargazing already. Before we get in to what […] -
![Happy New Year! Welcome to January 2016, and if you havenòÀÙt made a New YearòÀÙs resolution yet (or you have made one but want to sneakily change it,) why not […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/image-of-Winter-Circle-115x115.png "The January 2016 Night Sky")
The January 2016 Night Sky
Posted on January 7, 2016 | 6 CommentsHappy New Year! Welcome to January 2016, and if you havenòÀÙt made a New YearòÀÙs resolution yet (or you have made one but want to sneakily change it,) why not […] -
![New HorizonòÀÙs arrival at Pluto this year, after a nine year-long traverse through the Solar System has revealed many new things about this little icy planet. Pluto used to be […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image-of-curiosity-on-mars-115x115.jpg "The Many Faces of the Solar System")
The Many Faces of the Solar System
Posted on October 20, 2015 | No CommentsNew HorizonòÀÙs arrival at Pluto this year, after a nine year-long traverse through the Solar System has revealed many new things about this little icy planet. Pluto used to be […] -
![When I heard about this book I immediately wanted to read it, being a space enthusiast and very interested in the journey to Mars, I had to know how one […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image-of-mount-sharp-foothills-115x115.jpg "Book Review: The Martian")
Book Review: The Martian
Posted on October 7, 2015 | No CommentsWhen I heard about this book I immediately wanted to read it, being a space enthusiast and very interested in the journey to Mars, I had to know how one […] -
![Welcome to October! The nights are now longer and the stars come out earlier. Yes it may be getting close to winter, but who doesnòÀÙt like autumn? October is full […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image-of-Andromeda-Galaxy-by-NASA-JPLCaltech-115x115.jpg "The October 2015 Night Sky")
The October 2015 Night Sky
Posted on October 5, 2015 | 1 CommentWelcome to October! The nights are now longer and the stars come out earlier. Yes it may be getting close to winter, but who doesnòÀÙt like autumn? October is full […] -
![Recently the idea of people living on Mars has been the talk of the astronomy circle and has captured the minds of many. Once posed with this possibility, the natural […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Image-of-moon-settlement-115x115.jpg "Living on the Moon")
Living on the Moon
Posted on June 16, 2015 | 5 CommentsRecently the idea of people living on Mars has been the talk of the astronomy circle and has captured the minds of many. Once posed with this possibility, the natural […] -
![Already the year 2015 is proving to be a great year for stargazing with planets, comets and meteorites gracing the skies but prepare for March as it brings a òÀØmicro […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-partial_solar_eclipse_may_20_2012_minneapolis-115x115.jpg "Stargazing in March")
Stargazing in March
Posted on March 4, 2015 | 3 CommentsAlready the year 2015 is proving to be a great year for stargazing with planets, comets and meteorites gracing the skies but prepare for March as it brings a òÀØmicro […] -
![The shortest month of the year holds a lot of promise when it comes to the nights sky and whether you are making plans for ValentineòÀÙs Day or still wondering […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image-of-Jupiter-115x115.jpg "Stargazing in February")
Stargazing in February
Posted on February 4, 2015 | 3 CommentsThe shortest month of the year holds a lot of promise when it comes to the nights sky and whether you are making plans for ValentineòÀÙs Day or still wondering […] -
![January is the marmite of every year, individuals either love it or hate it as it brings the beginning of a New Year and new opportunities yet marks the end […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image-of-Winter-Circle-Jan-115x115.png "Stargazing in January")
Stargazing in January
Posted on January 6, 2015 | No CommentsJanuary is the marmite of every year, individuals either love it or hate it as it brings the beginning of a New Year and new opportunities yet marks the end […] -
![On 15 June 2014 look south about 10.30pm. The sky will be far from dark, but with a little effort you ought to spy the triangle topped by the star […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/image-of-hercules-and-surroundings-115x115.png "Stargazing in June")
Stargazing in June
Posted on June 10, 2014 | No CommentsOn 15 June 2014 look south about 10.30pm. The sky will be far from dark, but with a little effort you ought to spy the triangle topped by the star […]