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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![Armstrong and Aldrin were the first two people on the Moon when Apollo 11 landed there in July 1969. This astonishing achievement (which it should not be forgotten was followed […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/image-of-Aldrins_bootprint-115x115.jpg "15 Questions about the Moon Landings")
15 Questions about the Moon Landings
Posted on April 7, 2016 | 2 CommentsArmstrong and Aldrin were the first two people on the Moon when Apollo 11 landed there in July 1969. This astonishing achievement (which it should not be forgotten was followed […] -
![Spring has truly sprung. Welcome to the month of April, and doesnòÀÙt time fly when youòÀÙre having fun. We can hardly believe that it is April already, and weòÀÙve had […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Arcturus_optical-115x115.png "The April 2016 Night Sky")
The April 2016 Night Sky
Posted on April 6, 2016 | No CommentsSpring has truly sprung. Welcome to the month of April, and doesnòÀÙt time fly when youòÀÙre having fun. We can hardly believe that it is April already, and weòÀÙve had […] -
![ItòÀÙs September and the schools are back in session. The summer holidays have come to an unfortunate end and now we all have to get back to our daily routines. […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image-of-Milky-Way-and-Sagittarius-115x115.png "The September 2015 Night Sky")
The September 2015 Night Sky
Posted on September 3, 2015 | No CommentsItòÀÙs September and the schools are back in session. The summer holidays have come to an unfortunate end and now we all have to get back to our daily routines. […] -
![Various claims about the end of the world and òÀÜJudgement DayòÀÝ can be found threaded into the long history of humanity and has become a common re-occurrence that, most likely, […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image-of-lunar-eclipse-diagram-115x115.jpg "The Truth About the “Blood Moon” Tetrad")
The Truth About the “Blood Moon” Tetrad
Posted on August 18, 2015 | 26 CommentsVarious claims about the end of the world and òÀÜJudgement DayòÀÝ can be found threaded into the long history of humanity and has become a common re-occurrence that, most likely, […] -
![July is here and that means it is officially the summer holidays. School is out and we are all planning our holidays either abroad or at home. Whether you leave […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/The-Summer-Triangle-160715-at-1200am-SE-115x115.png "The July Night Sky")
The July Night Sky
Posted on June 25, 2015 | 2 CommentsJuly is here and that means it is officially the summer holidays. School is out and we are all planning our holidays either abroad or at home. Whether you leave […] -
![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 […] -
![June is finally upon us, and the summer is officially in full swing. The nights may be brighter for longer, but that doesnòÀÙt mean that there isnòÀÙt some brilliant stargazing […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/eso1430a-115x115.jpg "The June Night Sky")
The June Night Sky
Posted on June 1, 2015 | No CommentsJune is finally upon us, and the summer is officially in full swing. The nights may be brighter for longer, but that doesnòÀÙt mean that there isnòÀÙt some brilliant stargazing […] -
![When was the last time you ever stopped to have a good think about the giant natural satellite that orbits our planet? The Moon is something that has fascinated us […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/image-of-Apollo-14-eva-115x115.jpg "Is the Moon Hollow?")
Is the Moon Hollow?
Posted on May 22, 2015 | 10 CommentsWhen was the last time you ever stopped to have a good think about the giant natural satellite that orbits our planet? The Moon is something that has fascinated us […] -
![As everyone knows on Friday 20 March 2015, a total solar eclipse will occur across the far northern regions of Europe and the Arctic. A partial solar eclipse will be […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-November_3_2013_Partial_Eclipse_in_Ghana-115x115.jpg "Viewing the Partial Solar Eclipse of 20 March 2014")
Viewing the Partial Solar Eclipse of 20 March 2014
Posted on March 16, 2015 | No CommentsAs everyone knows on Friday 20 March 2015, a total solar eclipse will occur across the far northern regions of Europe and the Arctic. A partial solar eclipse will be […] -
![So far this year we have seen QVC presenters discussing whether the moon was a star or a planet. On having searched online a voice in their earpiece told them […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-of-jupiter-and-moons-115x115.jpg "10 “Facts” About Space That Aren’t True")
10 “Facts” About Space That Aren’t True
Posted on March 5, 2015 | No CommentsSo far this year we have seen QVC presenters discussing whether the moon was a star or a planet. On having searched online a voice in their earpiece told them […]