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... -
Northern Lights: Coming to a Sky Near You?
Posted on January 13, 2012 | No CommentsThe aurora is a stunning celestial event associated with Earth’s polar regions. Recently Ireland has been witness to this beautiful phenomenon. If you are standing looking up at the... -
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... -
The Shuttle and Me
Posted on July 7, 2011 | 3 CommentsNASA’s final Shuttle flight is due this week, in this article Colin Johnston reveals what this historic space project has meant to him. (This article is a sequel to... -
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...