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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![The month that takes its name from the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar provides us with a prime opportunity to locate a celestial king. This and the small but sure monthly […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/image-of-Cepheus-115x115.jpg "Wonders of the August Night Sky")
Wonders of the August Night Sky
Posted on August 5, 2013 | No CommentsThe month that takes its name from the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar provides us with a prime opportunity to locate a celestial king. This and the small but sure monthly […] -
![Now that summertime in the Northern hemisphere is in full swing a whole new batch of constellations can be seen in the south. Although the òÀØlate birdsòÀÙ among us […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image-of-Ring-Nebula-115x115.jpg "Wonders of the July Night Sky")
Wonders of the July Night Sky
Posted on July 8, 2013 | No CommentsNow that summertime in the Northern hemisphere is in full swing a whole new batch of constellations can be seen in the south. Although the òÀØlate birdsòÀÙ among us […] -
![With the longest day of the year imminent for those of us in the northern hemisphere, we will no doubt be hoping to enjoy a little more sunshine and warmth […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Stell_NP_Hercules-and-Draco-115x115.jpg "June Night Sky Wonders")
June Night Sky Wonders
Posted on June 3, 2013 | No CommentsWith the longest day of the year imminent for those of us in the northern hemisphere, we will no doubt be hoping to enjoy a little more sunshine and warmth […] -
![If you find yourself in the great outdoors any evening during May and itòÀÙs a cloudless night, turning your eyes towards the heavens could be an unusually interesting way for […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Image-of-southern-sky-115x115.jpg "May 2013 Night Sky Wonders")
May 2013 Night Sky Wonders
Posted on May 2, 2013 | 2 CommentsIf you find yourself in the great outdoors any evening during May and itòÀÙs a cloudless night, turning your eyes towards the heavens could be an unusually interesting way for […] -
![If you find yourself in the great outdoors any evening during April and itòÀÙs a cloudless night, turning your eyes towards the heavens could be an unusually interesting way for […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMAGE-of-m64-115x115.jpg "Night Sky Wonders: April")
Night Sky Wonders: April
Posted on April 2, 2013 | No CommentsIf you find yourself in the great outdoors any evening during April and itòÀÙs a cloudless night, turning your eyes towards the heavens could be an unusually interesting way for […] -
![Many of us may recall captivating images of an enormous glass and steel superstructure making the headlines in the 90òÀÙs, along with the tale of eight human test subjects who […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-of-biosphere2-115x115.jpg "Whatever Happened to Biosphere 2?")
Whatever Happened to Biosphere 2?
Posted on March 26, 2013 | 4 CommentsMany of us may recall captivating images of an enormous glass and steel superstructure making the headlines in the 90òÀÙs, along with the tale of eight human test subjects who […] -
![As we further consider spacesuits we may find a question arising in many of our minds: Why build any new spacesuits at all? Why not just reuse previous designs, especially […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Image-of-z1-microgravity-test-115x115.jpg "Spacesuits of the Future")
Spacesuits of the Future
Posted on February 19, 2013 | 3 CommentsAs we further consider spacesuits we may find a question arising in many of our minds: Why build any new spacesuits at all? Why not just reuse previous designs, especially […] -
![Spacesuits or suits for space. The name appears explicitly clear. However as there is no definitive boundary marking the edge of EarthòÀÙs gradually diminishing atmosphere and the start of space, […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMAGE-of-extreme-skydive-115x115.jpg "14 Amazing Spacesuits")
14 Amazing Spacesuits
Posted on February 19, 2013 | 4 CommentsSpacesuits or suits for space. The name appears explicitly clear. However as there is no definitive boundary marking the edge of EarthòÀÙs gradually diminishing atmosphere and the start of space, […] -
![Ever fancied yourself in a spacesuit? Whether in fact you believe that a spacesuit makes desirable fancy dress, it is undoubtedly, more so than any other profession in which a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMAGE-6-115x115.jpg "Spacesuits: Fashion of the Future!")
Spacesuits: Fashion of the Future!
Posted on February 14, 2013 | 2 CommentsEver fancied yourself in a spacesuit? Whether in fact you believe that a spacesuit makes desirable fancy dress, it is undoubtedly, more so than any other profession in which a […] -
![After an amazingly brief 17 months of designing and testing, the òÀØMoon buggyòÀÙ, the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), or Lunar Rover was used from 1971-1972 as a key component of […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/image_of-abandoned-LRV-115x115.jpg "NASA’s Lunar Rover: Everything You Need to Know")
NASA’s Lunar Rover: Everything You Need to Know
Posted on January 18, 2013 | 56 CommentsAfter an amazingly brief 17 months of designing and testing, the òÀØMoon buggyòÀÙ, the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), or Lunar Rover was used from 1971-1972 as a key component of […]