Welcome to Astronotes
Hello, I’m Heather, welcoming you to Astronotes, the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium’s official blog. Here you will find the latest news and views from all those who work in our organisation, 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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110 Years Since The Tunguska Event
Posted on August 3, 2018 | 1 CommentDuring the summer every year, we observe the International Asteroid Day (“Asteroid Day” for short) on 30th June. The United Nations has proclaimed it will be observed globally on that date “to raise awareness about asteroids and what can be done to protect the Earth, its families, communities, and future generations from a catastrophic event.” While their topics certainly have some overlap, the date for the Asteroid Day was not chosen in acknowledgment of the film Armageddon (which was released on 1st July 1998), but to commemorate a much more real and to this day somewhat mysterious occurrence: the Tunguska event (which would also make a good movie title!). This summer marks the 110th anniversary of what is believed to be the largest impact event on Earth in recorded history. -
10 things you should never ask an astronomer
Posted on July 13, 2018 | 1 CommentThis article has been inspired by the many questions we get asked here at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. We love being asked questions but we thought it would be funny to have a look at the questions you really should never ask an Astronomer. We hope this gives you a bit of a laugh! -
Armagh Planetarium’s 2018 Summer Programme
Posted on June 30, 2018 | No CommentsThis summer experience our world and beyond as you sit back and relax in the Planetarium's 360-degree dome theatre. With six different shows running Monday-Saturday throughout July and August there is so much to choose from, including a brand new film. -
![Star Wars, the very name brings up images of childhoods spent in front of a TV or cinema screen, absorbing up stories of a galaxy far, far away. For many, […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IfTheDeathStarWereRealCoulditDestroyEarth_5268709764a0c_w1500-115x115.jpg "Star Wars: A look at the Science")
Star Wars: A look at the Science
Posted on December 15, 2017 | 3 CommentsStar Wars, the very name brings up images of childhoods spent in front of a TV or cinema screen, absorbing up stories of a galaxy far, far away. For many, […] -
![The 2018 Robinson Lecture will be given by Professor Louise Harra of University College London. Her topic is about the Solar Orbiter, a new spacecraft to be launched to study […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/664504main_chromosphere-orig_full-115x115.jpg "The 2018 Robinson Lecture: Professor Louise Harra tells us about how astronomers research the Sun")
The 2018 Robinson Lecture: Professor Louise Harra tells us about how astronomers research the Sun
Posted on November 1, 2017 | 2 CommentsThe 2018 Robinson Lecture will be given by Professor Louise Harra of University College London. Her topic is about the Solar Orbiter, a new spacecraft to be launched to study […] -
![It is common knowledge that the Earth is running out of resources, we’re constantly plagued with images and statistics supporting renewable energy and changing our way of thinking but what […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Ceres-Asteroid-Belt-NASA-115x115.jpg "Asteroid Mining, the Next Frontier")
Asteroid Mining, the Next Frontier
Posted on September 22, 2017 | No CommentsIt is common knowledge that the Earth is running out of resources, we’re constantly plagued with images and statistics supporting renewable energy and changing our way of thinking but what […] -
![A team of scientists in Australia are scanning the Universe for signals from extraterrestrial life. Professor Matthew Bailes, based at Swinburne University in Melbourne, is the lead scientist in this […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ET_Moonwikipedia-115x115.jpg "E.T. Friend or Foe?")
E.T. Friend or Foe?
Posted on September 15, 2017 | No CommentsA team of scientists in Australia are scanning the Universe for signals from extraterrestrial life. Professor Matthew Bailes, based at Swinburne University in Melbourne, is the lead scientist in this […] -
![As the summer draws to a close September is a perfect time for stargazing before the cold nights of winter finally creep in. With sunset around 9pm and a forecasted […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/andromeda-115x115.jpg "September Night Sky 2017")
September Night Sky 2017
Posted on September 8, 2017 | 1 CommentAs the summer draws to a close September is a perfect time for stargazing before the cold nights of winter finally creep in. With sunset around 9pm and a forecasted […] -
![Michael Burton, Director, AOP On 27th July 2017, the RoI Minister John Halligan switched on I-LOFAR telescope, the largest radio telescope in the world, at Birr Castle in Co. Offaly. The Armagh Observatory […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/LOFAR-Map-115x115.png "I-LOFAR – a new radio telescope for Ireland")
I-LOFAR – a new radio telescope for Ireland
Posted on July 30, 2017 | No CommentsMichael Burton, Director, AOP On 27th July 2017, the RoI Minister John Halligan switched on I-LOFAR telescope, the largest radio telescope in the world, at Birr Castle in Co. Offaly. The Armagh Observatory […] -
![Would you like to live on Mars? This is a question that we here at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium ask on a daily basis. There never is a […]](http://www.armaghplanet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/journey_to_mars-115x115.jpeg "Colonising Mars, the next big step for humanity!")
Colonising Mars, the next big step for humanity!
Posted on June 19, 2017 | No CommentsWould you like to live on Mars? This is a question that we here at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium ask on a daily basis. There never is a […]
