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JWST First Light – What is it and What Will We do with it?

Written by Nick Parke, Education Officer Yes, the JWST is now in space! You may be pinching yourself to be sure the images we are seeing from the James Webb Space Telescope are actually real – don’t worry, they are! Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 5 monthsOctober 14, 2022 ago
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Everything You Need to Know About Dwarf Planets

Written by Education Assistant Mark Grimley Today we are going to talk about some lesser-known bodies in our solar system – and one that you might still be upset about. These are the dwarf planets in our part of the Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 6 monthsOctober 7, 2022 ago
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Armagh Observatory and Planetarium exhibits innovative intern display

An innovative ‘Puffersphere’ display created by an Armagh Observatory and Planetarium summer intern was unveiled in the Planetarium exhibition space this month.  Titled ‘Observatories of the World,’ the spherical exhibit was created by Daniella Belo, a pupil at St Patrick’s Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 6 months ago
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Armagh Observatory and Planetarium unveils new Climate Exhibition

We have unveiled a new Climate Exhibition, inspired by the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26,) the permanent display was created by the organisation to raise awareness of climate change. Currently situated onsite in The Copernicus Hall, the mobile exhibit explores Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 6 monthsOctober 4, 2022 ago
October

October Night Sky 2022

Written by Anna Taylor   Well, folks, the nights are drawing in again and it really feels like autumn now. The autumn equinox has come and gone, and we are slowly heading towards the winter solstice; the very shortest day Read more…

By Anna Taylor, 6 monthsOctober 1, 2022 ago
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ARMAGH OBSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM HOSTS GLOBAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE

World Renowned Astronomical Research Centre Welcomed UK and International Delegates Globally recognised astronomical research centre, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, recently played host to research networking project, Observatory Sites and Networks since 1780. The initiative, which united UK and international scholars Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 6 months ago
September

September Night Sky 2022

Written by Nick Parke Well hello again and welcome to another edition of the night sky for the month of September! Hoping that you’ve been able to enjoy plenty of long summer days and sunshine over the summer period. Perhaps Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 6 monthsSeptember 14, 2022 ago
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August Weather 2022

RECORD-BREAKING AUGUST AT ARMAGH: DRIEST FOR 19 YEARS, WARMEST FOR 25 YEARS, AND SUNNIEST FOR 27 YEARS. SUMMER 2022 MUCH WARMER THAN AVERAGE, DRIEST FOR 27 YEARS, AND SLIGHTLY SUNNIER THAN AVERAGE. Armagh Observatory reports that August 2022 was the Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 6 months ago
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ARMAGH OBSERVATORY ANNOUNCES RECORD FOOTFALL

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) has announced record footfall as it marks its first anniversary since unveiling its newly redeveloped visitor experience. The globally recognised astronomical research facility saw footfall reach a decade high of 17,000 in July 2022. The Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 7 monthsSeptember 8, 2022 ago
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ARMAGH OBSERVATORY AND PLANETARIUM ANNOUNCES NEXT BOARDROOM APPRENTICE

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) has announced 34-year-old Armagh native, Peter McNeill as its next Boardroom Apprentice. Appointed in June 2022, Peter is the fourth person to have been selected for the role in as many years. Peter, who has Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 7 monthsSeptember 8, 2022 ago

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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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