Welcome to Astronotes
Hello, I’m Colin, welcoming you to Astronotes, the Planetarium’s 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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Call for Irish Primary Schools to Embrace Science and Maths
Posted on March 14, 2012 | No CommentsDiscover Science and Engineering is calling for all national primary schools to register for the Discover Primary Science and Maths, Award Of Science & Maths Excellences. The Discover Primary... -
Stargazing Live 2012 at Armagh
Posted on January 20, 2012 | 1 CommentAfter last year’s success, BBC2’s Stargazing Live returned to our screens this month for another three nights of astronomy wonders. Holding the reins again were the charismatic Professor Brian Cox... -
Emerald Garrison Returns to Armagh Planetarium
Posted on August 24, 2011 | No CommentsAfter their successful Invasion at the beginning of the summer, the Emerald Garrison are returning to Armagh Planetarium to end the summer programme on the weekend of the 27th and... -
Want to know more about astronomy?
Posted on August 15, 2011 | No CommentsOur Place in the Universe is an astronomy course for those who want to know more about this fascinating subject. Over ten weeks you can take the first steps to... -
So you want to be a Rocket Scientist?
Posted on July 14, 2011 | No CommentsHave you ever wondered how to build a solid fuel space rocket? Have you ever wanted to witness a rocket launch? If the answer is yes, then Armagh Planetarium is... -
Out of This World Events for an Exciting Summer
Posted on July 1, 2011 | 2 CommentsArmagh Planetarium is the place to be this summer with activities and theatre shows which are ‘out of this world’. In the Planetarium’s amazing new Digistar 4 Digital Theatre you... -
Ice Worlds: A Cool New Show at Armagh Planetarium
Posted on June 20, 2011 | No CommentsIce Worlds, one of Armagh Planetarium’s Digital Theatre shows for Summer 2011, is a thrilling tour through space and time showcasing some of the most beautiful and chilly regions of... -
Digistar 4 comes to Armagh
Posted on June 16, 2011 | No CommentsDigistar 4 is Armagh Planetarium’s fantastic new projection system. First in the UK to install Digistar 4, Armagh Planetarium is showcasing latest theatre technology and dazzling audiences who experience the... -
An out of this world event in Dungannon
Posted on June 7, 2011 | No CommentsSt. Patrick’s Academy in Dungannon is a school with both an Astronomy Society and its own observatory! On 15 June the school will be hosting a public astronomical event suitable... -
Maths- It is Rocket Science!
Posted on May 27, 2011 | 2 CommentsMaths-it is rocket science is a exciting course aimed at teachers of primary age children we’re presenting at Armagh Planetarium this summer. We will show teachers how to bring the...