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, […] -
![While suspicion, fear, and fantasy, at times were closely associated with the Cold War period in terms of how the USA and the USSR viewed one anotheròÀÙs respective actions, it […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image-of-Polyus_featured-115x115.png "Polyus: the Real Death Star?")
Polyus: the Real Death Star?
Posted on November 5, 2015 | No CommentsWhile suspicion, fear, and fantasy, at times were closely associated with the Cold War period in terms of how the USA and the USSR viewed one anotheròÀÙs respective actions, it […] -
![Some of us who have vivid memories of famous spacecraft and rockets that òÀØhad their dayòÀÙ in the consciousness of the world may wonder what prominent space agencies are working […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/image-of-BOEING_CST-100-at_ISS-115x115.jpg "CST-100: Boeing’s New Spacecraft")
CST-100: Boeing’s New Spacecraft
Posted on June 9, 2015 | 8 CommentsSome of us who have vivid memories of famous spacecraft and rockets that òÀØhad their dayòÀÙ in the consciousness of the world may wonder what prominent space agencies are working […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![It is almost three years since NASAòÀÙs Space Shuttle program flew its last mission in July 2011, after providing a mode of transport into space for various crews over a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image-of-dream-Chaser-spacecraft-115x115.jpg "Dreamchaser: Everything You Need to Know About the Mini-Shuttle")
Dreamchaser: Everything You Need to Know About the Mini-Shuttle
Posted on April 17, 2014 | 1 CommentIt is almost three years since NASAòÀÙs Space Shuttle program flew its last mission in July 2011, after providing a mode of transport into space for various crews over a […] -
![Chris Hadfield needs no introduction. The Canadian astronaut is one of the most famous people in the world, and during his time commanding the International Space Station was undoubtedly the […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image-of-chris-hadfield-at-planetarium-115x115.jpg "Chris Hadfield: a Legend Comes to Armagh")
Chris Hadfield: a Legend Comes to Armagh
Posted on January 17, 2014 | 1 CommentChris Hadfield needs no introduction. The Canadian astronaut is one of the most famous people in the world, and during his time commanding the International Space Station was undoubtedly the […] -
![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 […] -
![Our attempts to reach out into space and learn as much as we can about our Universe and also learn much more about the workings of our beautiful Blue Planet […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Image-of-trackable-orbital-debris-around-the-earth-115x115.jpg "Cleaning Up the Final Frontier")
Cleaning Up the Final Frontier
Posted on November 29, 2013 | 2 CommentsOur attempts to reach out into space and learn as much as we can about our Universe and also learn much more about the workings of our beautiful Blue Planet […]