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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![Tim Peake is clearly a man who likes a challenge and has a keen sense of adventure, for in his spare time the father of two enjoys skiing, cross-country running, […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Image-of-Timothy_Peake_survival_training-115x115.jpg "Tim Peake: Astronaut with the Right Stuff")
Tim Peake: Astronaut with the Right Stuff
Posted on December 3, 2015 | No CommentsTim Peake is clearly a man who likes a challenge and has a keen sense of adventure, for in his spare time the father of two enjoys skiing, cross-country running, […] -
![The space programmes of the USA and USSR began in a spirit of bitter Cold War rivalry but by the early 1970s internation tensions had eased a little into a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/260346main_astp_hatch_full_full-115x115.jpg "Shaking Hands in Orbit: the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project")
Shaking Hands in Orbit: the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project
Posted on June 22, 2015 | 2 CommentsThe space programmes of the USA and USSR began in a spirit of bitter Cold War rivalry but by the early 1970s internation tensions had eased a little into a […] -
![One year or 365.25 days, the length of time it takes the Earth to complete one orbital path around the Sun and the length of time American astronaut Scott Kelly […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Image-of-one-year-crew-115x115.jpg "The One Year Crew")
The One Year Crew
Posted on March 25, 2015 | No CommentsOne year or 365.25 days, the length of time it takes the Earth to complete one orbital path around the Sun and the length of time American astronaut Scott Kelly […] -
![Although not quite the òÀÙ12 days of ChristmasòÀÙ gift inventoryòÀÙ, the following checklist should give us a quick peak at some significant events connected with space that we can look […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image-of-esa-IXV-115x115.jpg "2015’s Space Odysseys")
2015’s Space Odysseys
Posted on January 22, 2015 | No CommentsAlthough not quite the òÀÙ12 days of ChristmasòÀÙ gift inventoryòÀÙ, the following checklist should give us a quick peak at some significant events connected with space that we can look […] -
![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. […] -
![When Chris Hadfield revealed the heavens to people across the world by making us feel like we were there with him with his beautiful images and excellent videos he really […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image-of-reid-wiseman-115x115.jpg "To Space and Back with Reid Wiseman")
To Space and Back with Reid Wiseman
Posted on January 7, 2015 | No CommentsWhen Chris Hadfield revealed the heavens to people across the world by making us feel like we were there with him with his beautiful images and excellent videos he really […] -
![The second human Moon landing might have ended in disaster 36 seconds after liftoff. It was 14 November 1969 and the mighty Saturn 5 rocket carrying the crew of Apollo […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image-of-surveyor3-115x115.jpg "Apollo 12: 1969òÀÙs Other Moon Landing")
Apollo 12: 1969òÀÙs Other Moon Landing
Posted on October 23, 2014 | 7 CommentsThe second human Moon landing might have ended in disaster 36 seconds after liftoff. It was 14 November 1969 and the mighty Saturn 5 rocket carrying the crew of Apollo […] -
![We all know of the pioneering journey of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and the sometimes forgotten third astronaut Michael Collins. Armstrong and Aldrin were the first astronauts to successfully land […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image-of-apollo_11_flag-raising-115x115.jpg "11 Strange Facts You DidnòÀÙt Know About the First Moon Landing")
11 Strange Facts You DidnòÀÙt Know About the First Moon Landing
Posted on August 1, 2014 | 156 CommentsWe all know of the pioneering journey of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and the sometimes forgotten third astronaut Michael Collins. Armstrong and Aldrin were the first astronauts to successfully land […] -
![In July 1969, those who could gathered around available television sets and radios for the moment that human life would leave their first trace on the Moon. At 0256 GMT […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/image-of-Aldrin-saluting-the-U.S.-Flag-115x115.jpg "Apollo 11: the First Lunar Landing")
Apollo 11: the First Lunar Landing
Posted on June 26, 2014 | 27 CommentsIn July 1969, those who could gathered around available television sets and radios for the moment that human life would leave their first trace on the Moon. At 0256 GMT […] -
![When asked about famous astronauts, children can usually name the big hitters such as the humble Neil Armstrong and his co-lunar lander Buzz Aldrin. Some can even throw in for […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/featured-image-115x115.jpg "Women in Space")
Women in Space
Posted on June 20, 2014 | No CommentsWhen asked about famous astronauts, children can usually name the big hitters such as the humble Neil Armstrong and his co-lunar lander Buzz Aldrin. Some can even throw in for […]