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Armagh Planetarium

20 Most Popular Astronotes Stories of 2015

In 2015 Armagh Planetarium’s website (including Astronotes) received well over 2.6 million page views (and over 75 million web hits*) from all over the world. It seems we’re doing something right! But what were all these people coming to see? Here are the 20 most viewed Astronotes articles of 2015 Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsJanuary 4, 2016 ago
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Christmas Card Competition Winners 2015

For anyone who is not feeling the Christmas spirit yet this Christmas, Armagh Planetarium is definitely the place you will find it! We held our 5th annual Christmas Card Competition this year at Armagh Planetarium and we were astounded by the response from the schools across Northern Ireland and beyond! Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsDecember 16, 2015 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Space and Astronomy Gifts for Christmas 2015

With Christmas only around the corner, finding the perfect gift for loved ones may be on the to-do list. So find below a list of gifts available to purchase from the Planetarium’s gift shop right here in Armagh. Why not go a little out of this world to find the Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 years ago
Armagh Planetarium

Pinteresting Times Ahead For Armagh Planetarium

After entering the Twittersphere in 2010 Armagh Planetarium’s online presence has grown over the past few years encompassing the Astronotes blog and Facebook accounts. We at Armagh Planetarium have also recently launched a Pinterest account for you to follow or seek inspiration from.     If you are not a Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsAugust 17, 2015 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Belfast Met Space Camp Has a Blast at Armagh Planetarium!

In July 2015 Belfast Met opened its doors to budding astronauts, pilots and app geniuses with a new series of STEM summer camps. The free activity camps took place at Titanic Quarter Campus for over 16’s interested in fun experiments involving cosmology, aerospace science and ICT technologies.   Space Camp Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsAugust 6, 2015 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Tom Mason: A Fond Farewell from Armagh Planetarium

My relationship with Tom Mason nearly got off to a rocky start when I thought I was going to have to throw him out of his own planetarium!   Once upon a time when the world was young, I didn’t actually work here in the Planetarium. Back then I was Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsJune 2, 2015 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Stargazing the Night Sky Course Returns in April

Would you like to discover more about the night sky?   Stargazing the Night Sky is a short and very informal course is for complete beginners who want to know more about the wonders of the cosmos. The course takes a season by season look at the stars in their Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 yearsMarch 16, 2015 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Free Open Night at the Planetarium for Stargazing Live

In association with BBC Stargazing Live 2015 and the Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomical Society (NIAAS) Armagh Planetarium is opening its doors for a free open evening on Tuesday 24th of March 2015.   We will be open from 7pm-9pm with a screening of our Digital Theatre show “Beyond the Blue: Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 yearsMarch 13, 2015 ago
Armagh Planetarium

What’s Out There? A talk hosted by Ballyhackamore Library

If you’ve ever looked up at a sky full of stars and wondered just what else is out there then you might want to come to Ballyhackamore Public Library on 23 March 2015.     The library will be hosting me for a public talk suitable for ages 10 to Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 yearsFebruary 26, 2015 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Mark Thompson, Astronomy Star, at Armagh Planetarium

The Universe is shrouded in mystery yet through the Centuries, mankind has slowly unravelled many of its dark secrets. Mark Thompson: Stargazer reveals the hidden nature of the Universe, brought to life with mind-blowing demonstrations.     Best known for co-presenting the BBC’s popular, Stargazing LIVE, Mark Thompson is sought Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 yearsJanuary 12, 2015 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Astronaut training at Armagh Planetarium

Every child at some stage dreams of reaching the stars and sadly as we grow up the reality of becoming an astronaut often disappears as it seems to become unreachable. Well teachers across the country unite and let’s give the children in your classroom the tools to make their dreams Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 yearsJanuary 12, 2015 ago
Armagh Planetarium

10 Most Popular Astronotes Stories of 2014

In 2014 Armagh Planetarium’s website (including Astronotes) received well over 1 million page views from all over the world. What were all these people coming to see? Here are the 10 most viewed Astronotes articles of 2014.     1. The Truth About the Black Knight Satellite Mystery 2. 8 Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 yearsJanuary 8, 2015 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Christmas Card Winners 2014

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. All of our entries for our 2014 Christmas Card competition are up on display at the Planetarium for all to enjoy over December. This competition now in its fourth year continues to delight and impress visitors as they step into Christmas. Hundreds Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 yearsDecember 5, 2014 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Top 10 Space Themed Christmas Presents for Kids

For my Top 10 Space Themed Christmas Present List this year I wanted to compile a list of unique gifts for children.  These are items that Santa would have to plan getting in advance of the big day arriving!  So let’s begin our countdown of the top 10 unique space Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 yearsNovember 25, 2014 ago
Armagh Planetarium

St Patrick’s Academy Rockets Ahead

“Encouraging school children to enter the world of aerospace, engineering and science” This is the motto for the Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge which takes place across the globe.  The prize, if you accept the challenge, is an all-expenses paid trip to Paris and Toulouse for the final fly-off against teams from Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 years ago
Armagh Planetarium

Planet Aliens visit Armagh Planetarium

The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure’s “Creativity Month” is an annual celebration which takes place each March.  It inspires creative and collaboration amongst many industries from theatre to astronomy!   Throughout the month of March there are exciting events and workshops aimed at stimulating new thinking to help artistic people, Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 12 yearsMarch 7, 2014 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Chris Hadfield: a Legend Comes to Armagh

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 most famous person off-world. On 12 January 2014 Armagh Planetarium was honoured by a visit from this legendary space traveller, Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 12 yearsJanuary 17, 2014 ago
Armagh Planetarium

A Launchpad into the Space Industry

Teachers from across Northern Ireland have come together to learn how to build and launch their own rockets. It’s all part of an initiative deriving from a new ‘Space Science Technology’ qualification developed by local exams body, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA).     According to Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 12 yearsJanuary 17, 2014 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Christmas Card Winners

Armagh Planetarium’s Christmas card competition has been going from strength to strength.  Now in its third year, we have once again been overwhelmed by the number of entries, the creativeness and talent that has been displayed. Mixing the theme of space and Christmas we have had Santa giving present to Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 12 years ago
Armagh Planetarium

Take part in Mission X 2014

Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut is an international educational challenge focusing on fitness and nutrition encouraging students to “train like an astronaut.” The six week challenge which runs from January-March 2014, uses the excitement of space exploration and astronaut training to challenge, inspire, and educate kids to set physical Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 12 yearsDecember 16, 2013 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Top 10 Astronomy and Space Gifts for Christmas 2013

So, last year I compiled a top 10 list of the best Space/Astronomy gifts which you can view by clicking here.  I was so looking forward to receiving my Sheldon bobble head but it looks like those close to me did not take the hint!  So this year I have Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 12 yearsSeptember 25, 2013 ago
Armagh Planetarium

The Dragons of Armagh Planetarium

Armagh Planetarium hosted an amazing week-long live theatre performance of the Dragons of Azrael in conjunction with the Department of Culture, Arts and leisure’s Creativity Month.  Creativity month is an annual event which runs throughout March.  Its main aim is to stimulate new thinking and new collaborations to help creative Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 12 yearsApril 29, 2013 ago
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Armagh Planetarium

Telescope nights at Armagh Planetarium

We live in an age when dazzling astronomical imagery is everywhere. We are privileged to have immediate access to close ups of the worlds of the Solar System thanks to interplanetary probes and stunning panoramas of nebula and galaxies thanks to hi-tech observatories. But to experience and to feel completely Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 yearsFebruary 20, 2013 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Images of the Month: The Beauty of Pinhole Photography

On the weekend of the 14and 15 of July 2012 we held a pinhole photography event.  This was led by the world renowned pinhole photographer Justin Quinnell.  Justin has been teaching and practicing pinhole photography for twenty years and is a published author with his images appearing in feature films, Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 years ago
Colin Johnston

Columbia Tragedy: A Horrifying Memory

1 February 2013 will be the tenth anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and its crew. After a routine science mission the orbiter was making a daytime re-entry over the southern US when it catastrophically broke up. All on board, Rick D. Husband, William C. McCool, Michael Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 years ago
Armagh Planetarium

Christmas Card Competition Winners: Images of the Month

  This year we at Armagh Planetarium held our Christmas Card competition for the second year running and were overwhelmed with the number of outstanding designs mixing the themes of Christmas with space and astronomy. In total we had 1450 entries from 52 different schools.  Our judges decided to divide Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 years ago
Armagh Planetarium

Sir Patrick Moore RIP

The world-wide community of stargazers has been saddened by the passing of one of its great characters. Patrick Moore was a hugely popular figure whose many books, television appearances and talks inspired generations of young people into pursuing astronomy as a hobby or a profession. Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore was born Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 yearsDecember 9, 2012 ago
Armagh Planetarium

The Ultimate Space Game

Imagine you’re one of the crew on the first mission to Mars. Stepping on the Red Planet for the first time is the adventure of a life time and you’re raring to go. But there’s a problem, the journey lasts nine months. Nine months sealed in tin can! What are Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 years ago
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Armagh Planetarium

Top 10 Astronomy Gifts for Christmas 2012

Sleigh bells ring are you listening, Have yourself a Merry little Christmas, It’s the most wonderful time of the year….It sounds like it is getting close to Christmas so get your hot mulled wine and some Quality Street choccies at the ready as you sit back and take in our Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 yearsOctober 4, 2012 ago
Armagh Planetarium

The Fireball of 21 September 2012

Something dramatic happened in our skies on Friday evening.I missed seeing it myself  so I’m quite green with envy of the reports from eye witnesses of  spectacular fireballs racing through the night.   So what were these bright balls of light?From collated reports this sight is thought to have been Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 yearsSeptember 21, 2012 ago
Armagh Planetarium

A Piece of Armagh on the Moon: Image of the Month

Once, about four billion years ago, an asteroid about a kilometre and a half across fell on our Moon. The huge chunk of rock and iron smashed into our satellite’s central highlands on the nearside, its fall unwitnessed by the brooding, lifeless Earth, looming large in the ancient lunar sky. Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 yearsAugust 23, 2012 ago
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Armagh Planetarium

Up, Up and Away! Armagh Planetarium’s Great Balloon Race

Armagh Planetarium’s great balloon race has ended.  The results are in and they have been checked and verified.  There were balloon reports on the Cathedral Road, the Battleford Road and a balloon was found on the Pearse Og Football field in Armagh.  We even had an email that one was Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 yearsAugust 10, 2012 ago
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Colin Johnston

Getting back up to speed

Perhaps you haven’t noticed but new Astronotes posts have been a little short on the ground of late.I’d love to be able to say that this was because I was offworld on the International Space Station, but sadly the real reason was I’ve been ill (indeed I did spend some Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 yearsJuly 17, 2012 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Call for Irish Primary Schools to Embrace Science and Maths

Discover 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 Science and Maths programme recognises the achievements of primary school children and teachers in the application of science and maths.  Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsMarch 14, 2012 ago
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Armagh Planetarium

Stargazing Live 2012 at Armagh

After 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 and his side-kick comedian Dara O’Briain, who actually happens to be a physicist as well! To coincide with the television Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsJanuary 20, 2012 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Emerald Garrison Returns to Armagh Planetarium

 After 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 28th of August. Dress up in your own Star Wars costumes and have your lightsabers at the ready as we Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsAugust 24, 2011 ago
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Armagh Planetarium

Want to know more about astronomy?

Our 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 understand the mysteries of the Cosmos. In September I will be once again presenting my popular beginner’s astronomy course.  Entitled Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsAugust 15, 2011 ago
Armagh Planetarium

So you want to be a Rocket Scientist?

Have 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 place to be on 30 and 31 July 2011 as we blast-off into a fun-filled weekend of rockets. Rocket Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsJuly 14, 2011 ago
Colin Johnston

The Shuttle and Me

NASA’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 Apollo and me which appeared in the July 2009 issue of Astronotes. It’s another indulgent wallow in shameless nostalgia so Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsJuly 7, 2011 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Out of This World Events for an Exciting Summer

Armagh 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 can relax and experience Earth and beyond. Each show is a memorable experience and with a brand new line-up there Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsJuly 1, 2011 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Ice Worlds: A Cool New Show at Armagh Planetarium

Ice 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 the Solar System. What can audiences expect from this spectacular experience? Ice is everywhere. Of the worlds in our Solar Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsJune 20, 2011 ago
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Armagh Planetarium

Digistar 4 comes to Armagh

Digistar 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 Universe as brighter and sharper than ever before. Armagh Planetarium is leading the way in the digital theatre world with Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsJune 16, 2011 ago
Armagh Planetarium

An out of this world event in Dungannon

St. 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 for all ages. St. Patrick’s Academy Astronomy Society presents ‘What’s Out There?’ a talk by Colin Johnston from the Armagh Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 years ago
Armagh Planetarium

Maths- It is Rocket Science!

Maths-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 wonders of the Universe into the classroom! Armagh Planetarium is pleased to announce ‘Maths – It Is Rocket Science’, a Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 years ago
Armagh Planetarium

Carnival of Space: Blogs you can’t afford to miss!

Carnival of Space is the regular collection of the best blogs on space and astronomy. If want to know more, come to the Carnival! Every week, a different site or blog plays hosts the Carnival and shows off the latest articles and news written on astronomy and space exploration. Carnival Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsMay 11, 2011 ago
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Armagh Planetarium

Cosmic Cuilcagh: a not to be missed out of this world event!

Cosmic Cuilagh is an exciting weekend of free astronomical events coming in 12-13 March 2011 at Fermanagh’s Marble Arch Caves Geopark. Sinead McNicholl has the details. The Marble Arch Caves Geopark, located in the rugged mountainous uplands and gently rolling lowlands of counties Fermanagh and Cavan, is the place to Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsMarch 1, 2011 ago
Colin Johnston

Are you an astronomer? Seven telltale signs!

Could you or someone you love actually be an astronomer?  There are tell-tale warning signs, try our exciting quiz to discover if you are one of these creatures of the night! Amateur Astronomy is a fascinating and reward­ing hobby, enjoyed by people from all walks of life and all ages. Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsFebruary 26, 2011 ago
Colin Johnston

Remembering Challenger: the end of innocence

An older generation will never forget where they were when they heard the news of President Kennedy’s murder Alas, I have three such memories. The 2001 terror attacks in the US, the destruction of Columbia and its crew in 2003 and the loss of Challenger are events whose horror has Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsJanuary 28, 2011 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Armagh Planetarium Blasts off for a Year of Stargazing

Armagh Planetarium kicked off 2011 in style with some amazing astronomy-based events in association with the  BBC. Sinead McNicholl has a personal report of our part in the exciting Stargazing Live project. BBC Stargazing Live was a three day live astronomy event broadcast on BBC2 and was presented by Professor Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsJanuary 20, 2011 ago
Armagh Planetarium

BBC Stargazing Live at Armagh Planetarium

In this first week of 2011, BBC Two is presenting three nights of extraordinary astronomical events and the team at Armagh Planetarium is joining in the fun with our own exciting contributions. Here is what is in store for the nation’s astronomers. Hosted by Professor Brian Cox (science advisor to Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsJanuary 3, 2011 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Seven Amazing Astronomical Gifts for Christmas

It’s that crazy time of year again, with dark nights, frosty roads, and late night shopping, to accommodate our frantic Christmas shopping sprees. So for anyone stumped for what to get that amateur astronomer or sci-fi fan friend or loved one, look no further. I have been searching the internet Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsDecember 9, 2010 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Carnival of Space 180: the greatest space blogs in the Universe

To get the latest on space and astronomy go to Carnival of Space. Every week, the host website introduces the latest and most exciting articles written about stars, planets and space exploration. This week’s  Carnival is presented by the cute and cuddly Starry Critters.  You can go straight to the Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 years ago
Armagh Planetarium

Carnival of Space No 179: Space blogs you can’t afford to miss!

Carnival of Space, the regular and vital guide to space and astronomy blogs is hosted by a different site every week. If you’re interested in everything beyond the Earth’s atmosphere, you can’t afford to miss it! This week the Carnival is hosted by Weird Sciences and you can go straight Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsDecember 2, 2010 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Carnival of Space No 178: a galaxy of space blogs

Carnival of Space is a great resource for finding what’s hot in space and astronomy. Each week, a different blogger plays host to the carnival, introducing the latest articles written about stars, planets and space exploration. This week’s  Carnival is hosted by the excellent We Are All in the Gutter Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 years ago
Armagh Planetarium

Spacebrains: test your space and astronomy knowledge!

Spacebrains is our new and incredibly addictive astronomy quiz app for iPads/Pods/Phones. What is more, it’s completely free from the iTunes Store! It’s strange how you wait years for an exciting free astronomy app for your iPod/Pad/Phone from Armagh Planetarium and then two of them show up in a fortnight. Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsNovember 15, 2010 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Pocket Sky App: Armagh Planetarium made portable!

Armagh Planetarium has launched ‘Pocket Sky’, a new app for iPhone, iPad and iPodTouch available for free from the iTunes store.  This app is a result of collaboration between Dr. Tom Mason, Director of Armagh Planetarium and Mr John Kennedy of Craic Design. This fantastic new app is a baby Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsNovember 4, 2010 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Carnival of Space No 174: more unmissable space blogs

There is a new Carnival of Space ready to dazzle you with wonderful space and astronomy blogs from the furthest reaches of the World Wide Web. This week the Carnival is hosted by David Portree at his ever-fascinating Beyond Apollo site. Go on over there and explore. you won’t regret Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsOctober 22, 2010 ago
Armagh Planetarium

Carnival of Space No 173: space blogs not to be missed!

If you love great articles on space and astronomy you are probably already following the Carnival of Space. If you aren’t familiar with the Carnival, it’s a regular round up of links to the most exciting blog posts about outer space. It’s a great guide to what’s going on beyond Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsOctober 13, 2010 ago
Colin Johnston

About Colin Johnston

Who am I? I’m Colin Johnston, Armagh Planetarium’s Science Education Director. How did I get here? “According to their biographies, Destiny’s favoured children usually had their lives planned out from scratch. Napoleon was figuring out how to rule France when he was a barefoot boy in Corsica, Alexander the Great Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsSeptember 28, 2010 ago
Armagh Planetarium

About Armagh Planetarium Astronotes

Armagh Planetarium is the oldest functioning planetarium in the UK. Sited in the historic city of Armagh, our mission is “To advance and promote the knowledge and understanding of astronomy and related sciences” and we’ve been doing this since 1968. You can discover more about us by exploring the Planetarium’s Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 15 yearsSeptember 28, 2010 ago

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