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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![New research and findings are coming to light suggesting that that we Earthlings might just all really be descended from Martians instead ofˆà that fell down to Earth on a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image-of-Mars-115x115.jpg "Living on the Red Planet")
Living on the Red Planet
Posted on October 11, 2013 | 3 CommentsNew research and findings are coming to light suggesting that that we Earthlings might just all really be descended from Martians instead ofˆà that fell down to Earth on a […] -
![With the anniversary of the passing of one of the most iconic figures in mankindòÀÙs space exploration program, it affords us an excuse to re-examine the short but history-making space […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/image-of-LM-columbia-115x115.jpg "8 Myths About Neil ArmstrongòÀÙs Flight to the Moon")
8 Myths About Neil ArmstrongòÀÙs Flight to the Moon
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 123 CommentsWith the anniversary of the passing of one of the most iconic figures in mankindòÀÙs space exploration program, it affords us an excuse to re-examine the short but history-making space […] -
![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 […] -
![Despite meteorites falling to the ground often throughout the EarthòÀÙs lifespan, there are still many myths some stranger than others existing around these elusive fragments from space. Meteorites […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image-of-meteorite-on-mars-115x115.jpg "10 Amazing Myths About Meteorites")
10 Amazing Myths About Meteorites
Posted on April 17, 2013 | 9 CommentsDespite meteorites falling to the ground often throughout the EarthòÀÙs lifespan, there are still many myths some stranger than others existing around these elusive fragments from space. Meteorites […] -
![Imagine taking two human beings and sealing them in a box for 500 days. The pair must survive on only the boxes of food and water crammed around them. Throughout […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Image-of-mars-from-hubble-115x115.jpg "Dennis Tito’s Mars Mission: Possible but Pointless")
Dennis Tito’s Mars Mission: Possible but Pointless
Posted on February 22, 2013 | 10 CommentsImagine taking two human beings and sealing them in a box for 500 days. The pair must survive on only the boxes of food and water crammed around them. Throughout […] -
![The idea that the Apollo missions to the Moon were a hoax can be found in books, DVD documentaries and many websites. These claim that sending crews to the Moon […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/image-of-american-flag-115x115.jpg "5 Goofy Moonlanding Hoax Theories")
5 Goofy Moonlanding Hoax Theories
Posted on January 30, 2013 | 59 CommentsThe idea that the Apollo missions to the Moon were a hoax can be found in books, DVD documentaries and many websites. These claim that sending crews to the Moon […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![Mankind is responsible for numerous achievements in technology, arts and science.However, how much can this attributed solely to the human mind or is there another reason man has achieved such […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/image-of-saharan-landform-115x115.jpg "Did aliens build the pyramids?")
Did aliens build the pyramids?
Posted on July 3, 2012 | 17 CommentsMankind is responsible for numerous achievements in technology, arts and science.However, how much can this attributed solely to the human mind or is there another reason man has achieved such […] -
![ItòÀÙs the end of the world as we know it….or maybe not. Predictions of the end of the world have often been made throughout history.ˆà However, few have captured the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Image-of-v383-mon-115x115.jpg "2012: It’s not the End of the World!")
2012: It’s not the End of the World!
Posted on April 19, 2012 | 4 CommentsItòÀÙs the end of the world as we know it….or maybe not. Predictions of the end of the world have often been made throughout history.ˆà However, few have captured the […]