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Human Exploration

15 Questions about the Moon Landings

Armstrong and Aldrin were the first two people on the Moon when Apollo 11 landed there in July 1969. This astonishing achievement (which it should not be forgotten was followed by five more successful landings) continues to fascinate our readers who are still eager to learn more about the details. Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 5 years5 years ago

Human Exploration

Spacesuits: Fashion of the Future!

Ever fancied yourself in a spacesuit? Whether in fact you believe that a spacesuit makes desirable fancy dress, it is undoubtedly, more so than any other profession in which a high-profile uniform is worn, iconic. However compared to those occupations in which uniforms are primarily worn to draw attention, spacesuits Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 9 years ago

Intergalactic Craic

Heavy Metal Stars with Prof. Simon Jeffery
This week Heather and Courtney chat to AOP's own Professor Simon Jeffery about the misfits of the universe; heavy metal stars! There's more than one type of star out there and we are still discovering more about these stellar oddities today. Need Some Space?
Wee Bitta Craic! PhD Talk with Dr Andreas Sander
For this Wee Bitta Craic, Heather and Courtney chat with outgoing AOP research fellow Dr Andreas Sander about his work, the PhD process and his advice to aspiring researchers!
The Big Lad: Hefty Jupiter
This week Heather and Courtney embark upon a journey to the biggest gas giant that we have in our Solar System - Jupiter! Want to know more about our protector/assassin/lighting ball?! Listen to Intergalactic Craic! Need Some Space?

Human Exploration

15 Questions about the Moon Landings

Human Exploration

Spacesuits: Fashion of the Future!

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