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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![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![Looking up in to the night sky itòÀÙs not difficult to see why the ancient Greeks believed that all the stars in the night sky were fixed on a celestial […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/image-of-magellanic-clouds-115x115.jpg "How Far Away is the Farthest Star?")
How Far Away is the Farthest Star?
Posted on June 17, 2013 | 52 CommentsLooking up in to the night sky itòÀÙs not difficult to see why the ancient Greeks believed that all the stars in the night sky were fixed on a celestial […] -
![The month of June is an extremely exciting month for the astronomical world with many wonders to feast our telescopic eyes upon.ˆà The beautiful June night sky has ˆàsome early […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Transit-of-Venus-by-NASAs-Trace-Spacecraft-115x115.jpg "June Night Sky")
June Night Sky
Posted on July 3, 2012 | No CommentsThe month of June is an extremely exciting month for the astronomical world with many wonders to feast our telescopic eyes upon.ˆà The beautiful June night sky has ˆàsome early […] -
![A clear night sky is a thing of beauty and wonder. Thousands of scattered stars twinkle in the darkness. What are the stars? How do they live and die? Could […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Image-of-NGC-3603-115x115.jpg "What are the stars?")
What are the stars?
Posted on October 14, 2011 | 2 CommentsA clear night sky is a thing of beauty and wonder. Thousands of scattered stars twinkle in the darkness. What are the stars? How do they live and die? Could […] -
![September features yet another delightful selection of astronomical treats. Whether you are a veteran explorer of the night sky or new to star gazing, the heavens are full of wonders! […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Image-of-jupiter-by-damian-peach-115x115.jpg "Wonders of the September Night Sky")
Wonders of the September Night Sky
Posted on September 12, 2011 | No CommentsSeptember features yet another delightful selection of astronomical treats. Whether you are a veteran explorer of the night sky or new to star gazing, the heavens are full of wonders! […] -
![Planets orbiting other stars are now known to be common. Few can be seen with even the largest telescopes but on a summer night you can at least easily look […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Image-of-Kepler-field-of-view-115x115.jpg "New Planets in the August Sky")
New Planets in the August Sky
Posted on August 18, 2011 | 3 CommentsPlanets orbiting other stars are now known to be common. Few can be seen with even the largest telescopes but on a summer night you can at least easily look […] -
![In a dark July night sky you can hardly miss Vega, Altair, and Deneb, the three bright stars of the Summer Triangle – fully up and dominating the northeast and […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Image-of-Laser_Towards_Milky_Ways_Centre-115x115.jpg "July Night sky Wonders")
July Night sky Wonders
Posted on July 8, 2011 | 5 CommentsIn a dark July night sky you can hardly miss Vega, Altair, and Deneb, the three bright stars of the Summer Triangle – fully up and dominating the northeast and […] -
![What can you see in the June night sky? During the month of June there is precious little darkness. Nevertheless thereòÀÙs plenty to see and ponder on in the night […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Image-of-western-sky-in-June-115x115.jpg "June Night Sky Wonders")
June Night Sky Wonders
Posted on June 21, 2011 | 1 CommentWhat can you see in the June night sky? During the month of June there is precious little darkness. Nevertheless thereòÀÙs plenty to see and ponder on in the night […]