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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![Dyson spheres are an outrageous concept. The idea of looking for alien megastructures in space ˆàappeared at the end of the 1950s and was widely discussed in speculations about searching […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Image-of-MilkyWay-with-dyson-115x115.jpg "Whatever Happened to Dyson Spheres?")
Whatever Happened to Dyson Spheres?
Posted on January 30, 2015 | 3 CommentsDyson spheres are an outrageous concept. The idea of looking for alien megastructures in space ˆàappeared at the end of the 1950s and was widely discussed in speculations about searching […] -
![Mars, our rusty, red neighbour, has long since been a source of fascination for star-gazers, scientists and science fiction fans. This world has sparked the imaginations of many in the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mars-ice-caps-115x115.jpg "How has Mars changed over billions of years?")
How has Mars changed over billions of years?
Posted on January 21, 2014 | 1 CommentMars, our rusty, red neighbour, has long since been a source of fascination for star-gazers, scientists and science fiction fans. This world has sparked the imaginations of many in the […] -
![November 9 is Carl Sagan Day when enthusiasts of astronomy and science remember and celebrate the life and works of Carl Sagan. Why is Sagan honoured in this way? Let […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Image-of-Sagan-and-Viking-115x115.jpg "Carl Sagan’s Cosmic Legacy")
Carl Sagan’s Cosmic Legacy
Posted on November 7, 2013 | 1 CommentNovember 9 is Carl Sagan Day when enthusiasts of astronomy and science remember and celebrate the life and works of Carl Sagan. Why is Sagan honoured in this way? Let […] -
![The discovery of new planets beyond our Solar System has further expanded on what we thought we knew about what is out there. These distant extrasolar planets or exoplanets have […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image-of-Kepler-62f-115x115.jpg "Exoplanets Glossary")
Exoplanets Glossary
Posted on September 27, 2013 | 5 CommentsThe discovery of new planets beyond our Solar System has further expanded on what we thought we knew about what is out there. These distant extrasolar planets or exoplanets have […] -
![There are around 3000 human-made satellites in working order around the Earth, however if the debris of old and damaged satellites are taken into account the number increases dramatically. Ever […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image-of-thermal-blanket-from-sts88-115x115.jpg "The Truth About the Black Knight Satellite Mystery")
The Truth About the Black Knight Satellite Mystery
Posted on July 18, 2013 | 476 CommentsThere are around 3000 human-made satellites in working order around the Earth, however if the debris of old and damaged satellites are taken into account the number increases dramatically. Ever […] -
![If aliens use Twitter would you send them a Tweet?ˆà What would you write to beings from another star in just 144 characters?ˆà You now have the chance to do […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image-of-M13-115x115.jpg "Are Aliens On Twitter?")
Are Aliens On Twitter?
Posted on July 8, 2013 | 1 CommentIf aliens use Twitter would you send them a Tweet?ˆà What would you write to beings from another star in just 144 characters?ˆà You now have the chance to do […] -
![Zeta Reticuli, a dim binary system of Sun-like stars only 39.5 light years away in the little constellation of Reticulum is strangely well-known. Why is it so famous? This system […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Image-of-zeta-reticuli-115x115.png "The Truth About Zeta Reticuli")
The Truth About Zeta Reticuli
Posted on May 9, 2013 | 111 CommentsZeta Reticuli, a dim binary system of Sun-like stars only 39.5 light years away in the little constellation of Reticulum is strangely well-known. Why is it so famous? This system […] -
![Humans have been looking up to the night sky wondering and discovering what lies beyond for thousands of years.We have detected super massive black holes, discovered distant galaxies and located […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/640_jupiter-moons-115x115.jpg "Exploring Jupiter’s Icy Moons")
Exploring Jupiter’s Icy Moons
Posted on September 20, 2012 | No CommentsHumans have been looking up to the night sky wondering and discovering what lies beyond for thousands of years.We have detected super massive black holes, discovered distant galaxies and located […] -
Everything You Need to Know About the Milky Way
Posted on September 14, 2012 | 13 Comments, -
![Unidentified Flying Objects seem to be here to stay. Once, I wrote a piece Revealed: 5 secret solutions to the UFO mystery which I hoped would be my last word […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/image-of-gordon-Cooper-115x115.jpg "Astronauts, Aeroplanes and UFOs")
Astronauts, Aeroplanes and UFOs
Posted on July 30, 2012 | 23 CommentsUnidentified Flying Objects seem to be here to stay. Once, I wrote a piece Revealed: 5 secret solutions to the UFO mystery which I hoped would be my last word […]