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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comets Archive
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![Comets are frozen lumps of ice (often called volatiles) and rock that come from distant parts of our Solar System. As they move closer and around the Sun, the frozen […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image-of-Philae_on_the_comet-115x115.jpg "Rosetta: ESA’s Comet Explorer")
Rosetta: ESA’s Comet Explorer
Posted on February 11, 2014 | 1 CommentComets are frozen lumps of ice (often called volatiles) and rock that come from distant parts of our Solar System. As they move closer and around the Sun, the frozen […] -
![The year 2014 could see the first 3D printer brought into space, the first fare-paying passengers leave Planet Earth on the Virgin Galactic and the first test mission of a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of-Bruce-McCandless-115x115.jpg "2014òÀ’s Space Odysseys")
2014òÀ’s Space Odysseys
Posted on January 8, 2014 | 2 CommentsThe year 2014 could see the first 3D printer brought into space, the first fare-paying passengers leave Planet Earth on the Virgin Galactic and the first test mission of a […] -
![òÀÜDouble Hubble toil and trouble…òÀ݈à -While some stargazers will recognise the slight liberty taken with the witchesòÀÙ famous words ˆàin ShakespeareòÀÙs òÀØMacbethòÀÙ, more than a double take of Hubble telescope […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-of-Ghost-like-nebula-115x115.jpg "October Night Wonders")
October Night Wonders
Posted on October 4, 2013 | 1 CommentòÀÜDouble Hubble toil and trouble…òÀ݈à -While some stargazers will recognise the slight liberty taken with the witchesòÀÙ famous words ˆàin ShakespeareòÀÙs òÀØMacbethòÀÙ, more than a double take of Hubble telescope […] -
![Although the back-to-school month may see many of us locked away in òÀØdarkened roomsòÀÙ on more than one occasion, where curtains are left open we may just find our rooms […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image-of_M39-115x115.jpg "September Night Sky Wonders")
September Night Sky Wonders
Posted on September 9, 2013 | 1 CommentAlthough the back-to-school month may see many of us locked away in òÀØdarkened roomsòÀÙ on more than one occasion, where curtains are left open we may just find our rooms […] -
![By now interest in Comet C/2012 S1 (Comet ISON) is building. This could be the most dramatic comet in years. Where should we look for this oncoming interloper from deep […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image-of-comet-ison-115x115.jpg "Where Is Comet ISON In The Sky?")
Where Is Comet ISON In The Sky?
Posted on July 22, 2013 | 55 CommentsBy now interest in Comet C/2012 S1 (Comet ISON) is building. This could be the most dramatic comet in years. Where should we look for this oncoming interloper from deep […] -
![Comet ISON may be the greatest comet of this century as it skims through the atmosphere of the Sun this autumn.ˆà The Hubble Space Telescope has just the best image […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image-of-ison-from-hubble-115x115.jpg "Comet ISON Puts on a Show for Hubble: Image of the Month")
Comet ISON Puts on a Show for Hubble: Image of the Month
Posted on April 25, 2013 | No CommentsComet ISON may be the greatest comet of this century as it skims through the atmosphere of the Sun this autumn.ˆà The Hubble Space Telescope has just the best image […] -
![In February 2013, the asteroid 2012 DA14 flew past the Earth closer than many of the EarthòÀÙs geo-stationary satellites. Although not visible to the naked eye many telescopes were fixed […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Image-of-creataceous-wipe-out-115x115.jpg "What Killed the Dinosaurs?")
What Killed the Dinosaurs?
Posted on March 22, 2013 | 3 CommentsIn February 2013, the asteroid 2012 DA14 flew past the Earth closer than many of the EarthòÀÙs geo-stationary satellites. Although not visible to the naked eye many telescopes were fixed […] -
![Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS has been wowing observers in the southern hemisphere recently and there have been some fantastic images taken of it. So when do we in Armagh get […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-of-Panstarrs-position-115x115.png "Where and When to See Comet PANSTARRS")
Where and When to See Comet PANSTARRS
Posted on March 6, 2013 | 4 CommentsComet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS has been wowing observers in the southern hemisphere recently and there have been some fantastic images taken of it. So when do we in Armagh get […] -
![The skies have been quite exciting for just the first two months of 2013, with a near earth asteroid and a crazy Russian Meteorite. Hopefully March will keep the celestial […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/image-of-great-red-spot-115x115.jpg "March Sky Wonders")
March Sky Wonders
Posted on March 5, 2013 | No CommentsThe skies have been quite exciting for just the first two months of 2013, with a near earth asteroid and a crazy Russian Meteorite. Hopefully March will keep the celestial […] -
![Comet ISON is here! This new comet was in January 2013 just a dim speck in the constellation Gemini, between the stars Castor and Pollux. Astronomers could not agree if […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Image-of-comet-lovejoy_from-space-station-115x115.jpg "10 Things You Need to Know About Comet ISON")
10 Things You Need to Know About Comet ISON
Posted on January 16, 2013 | 253 CommentsComet ISON is here! This new comet was in January 2013 just a dim speck in the constellation Gemini, between the stars Castor and Pollux. Astronomers could not agree if […]