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ARMAGH OBSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM SPEARHEADS DISCOVERY OF NEW STARS

World renowned astronomical research centre, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, has co-authored a research paper that announces the discovery of eight new and very hot stars with effective temperatures exceeding 100,000K.   Published by the Royal Astronomical Society, the paper* is based on data gathered using the Southern African Large Telescope Read more…

By Anna Taylor, 4 weeksJanuary 9, 2023 ago
astronomers

An Astronomer’s Trip

Written by AOP PhD Candidate Chris Duffy Although much of the work of a modern astronomer is behind a desk number crunching and working out what our data is telling us, there are also opportunities to be involved in taking that data. At AOP we have recently joined there BlackGEM Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 2 monthsNovember 25, 2022 ago
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Armagh astronomers at UK National Astronomy Meeting

Written by Gavin Ramsay A number of Armagh astronomers travelled this week to the University of Warwick in England to take part in the first `in-person’ UK National Astronomy Meeting since 2019. Over 800 people participated either in person or remotely. For many PhD students it was the first big Read more…

By Apostolos Christou, 7 monthsJuly 16, 2022 ago
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From La Palma With Love

One the most common problems when someone begins doing research in Astronomy is the lack of previous observational experience with proper professional telescopes. Of course, the capabilities of these instruments are separated by an abyss when compared with amateur telescopes, as they are conceived to do science.    Someone could Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 9 monthsApril 29, 2022 ago
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Astronomy in the News joins Armagh Observatory and Planetarium

Astronomy, and I’m sure you’d agree, is the most wonderous science of all. You are dealing with, literally, the biggest questions in the Universe from “how was the Universe formed?” to “Is there other life out there?”, but it is also, arguably, the easiest science to do yourself. If you Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 11 monthsMarch 23, 2022 ago
Latest News

Global Roles Announced for AOP Astronomers

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is delighted to announce its latest elected members to the organising committees of the prestigious International Astronomical Union (IAU), cementing its place as a leading research institution of influence on the global stage.  Three Astronomers working at the Armagh Observatory, Stefano Bagnulo, Michael Burton, and Simon Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 1 yearAugust 9, 2021 ago
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AOP Shaping the world of astrophysics for the next decade

AOP scientists lauded for ground-breaking computer model Scientists at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) have developed a ground-breaking new computer model which will play a key role in explaining how Supermassive Black Holes are formed as well as having the potential to shape the world of Astrophysics for the next Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 2 yearsApril 8, 2021 ago
Press Releases

Armagh astronomers lead international team on ground-breaking research

Scientists track comet which has been in orbit for millions of years in another solar system An international team of scientists led by Armagh Observatory and Planetarium astronomer, Dr Stefano Bagnulo has conducted ground-breaking research on a comet which has been in orbit for millions of years in another solar Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 2 yearsMarch 30, 2021 ago
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Basil Brown; a scholar of both Earth & Sky

By Matthew McMahon, Observatory Museum Assistant “History is essential to science as roots to a tree. Modern Astronomy may be likened to a great city built on foundations dating back so far as to almost as old as the human race.”  Basil J. W. Brown The study of astronomy has Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 2 yearsMarch 26, 2021 ago
History and Heritage

A Reflection on Ernst Öpik – Part Two

The second instalment on Ernst Öpik is here. Written by Alex Preston Öpik was regarded very highly in the United States. Newspapers acknowledged his work across the vast nation, ranging from New York and Washington, to name a few. Many highly regarded U.S newspapers, such as the San Francisco Examiner, Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 2 yearsMarch 19, 2021 ago

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    Want a Wee Bitta Craic? Then say hello to some of our PhD students, Ethan, Alice and Zuri. They will be hosting their own Wee Bitta Craic episodes and will give you an insight into the life of a PhD students here at AOP!
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Hello and welcome 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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