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Altair

Stars

Eagles in Space this month

As we’re now well into the second half of summer in the Northern hemisphere and the number of hours available to us for stargazing are slowly but surely increasing again, the mild evenings make for some very comfortable viewings of some very special wonders in our night sky. So pull Read more

By Nick Parke, 2 monthsAugust 15, 2025 ago
June

June Night Sky 2024

Night Sky June Summer is almost here so welcome back for another month of objects to look out for in the night sky, with some good weather (fingers crossed)! June has a few things for us to see, first thing being the summer solstice. Summer Solstice Thursday 20th of June Read more

By Lovisa Redpath, 1 yearJune 1, 2024 ago
July

The Night Sky – July 2022

Written by Mark Grimley Stargazing  July will hopefully treat us to pleasant weather for stargazing and some warmer evenings to do it. With the long days, it will be a little bit later before we can see the much in the night sky. So, you will have more time to Read more

By Anna Taylor, 3 yearsJuly 1, 2022 ago
Armagh Planetarium

September Night Sky 2017

As the summer draws to a close September is a perfect time for stargazing before the cold nights of winter finally creep in. With sunset around 9pm and a forecasted heatwave, fingers crossed for some clear skies with some lovely mild temperatures. A key feature of the summer night sky Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 8 years ago
August

The August 2016 Night Sky

It’s August and suddenly the nights are getting a bit longer so what is there to see in our night sky this month?     Everyone should watch out for August’s amazing Perseid Meteor Shower. You probably know already that there are a number of regular meteor showers over the Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 9 yearsAugust 2, 2016 ago
June

The June 2016 Night Sky

Let us go outside somewhere in Northern Ireland about midnight on 15 June 2016 and see what there is to see in the sky.   Hercules. Muscular hero and demi-god! Killer of the Hydra! Victor over the Nemean Lion! Slayer of giants! Crusher of Cancer the Crab! And he didn’t Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 9 yearsMay 27, 2016 ago
August

The August Night Sky

August, it’s one of our favourite months of the year. Whether you’ve been on your summer holidays or not, August is a month to relax, and have fun with family and friends. The month August was named after the infamous Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar. He was the grandnephew of the Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsAugust 3, 2015 ago
July

The July Night Sky

July is here and that means it is officially the summer holidays. School is out and we are all planning our holidays either abroad or at home. Whether you leave the country or stay in it, there will be many things in the night sky to observe.   We start Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsJune 25, 2015 ago
Monthly Sky Notes

Wonders of the August Night Sky

The month that takes its name from the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar provides us with a prime opportunity to locate a celestial king. This and the small but sure monthly progression back to astronomical twilight (total nocturnal darkness) as the year marches on guarantee that the different items in August’s Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 12 yearsAugust 5, 2013 ago
Stars of NGC 3603. This is a “starburst region” : a cosmic factory where stars form frantically from a nebula’s extended clouds of gas and dust. Located 22 000 light-years away from the Sun, this is the closest region of this kind known in our galaxy. (Image credit: ESO)
Stars

What are the stars?

A clear night sky is a thing of beauty and wonder. Thousands of scattered stars twinkle in the darkness. What are the stars? How do they live and die? Could an exploding star cause disaster on Earth? Over the past century or so astronomers have by observation and calculation established Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsOctober 14, 2011 ago
September

Wonders of the September Night Sky

September features yet another delightful selection of astronomical treats. Whether you are a veteran explorer of the night sky or new to star gazing, the heavens are full of wonders! Jupiter, king of the planets, is gracing the celestial stage this month from dusk till dawn. It is well worth Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsSeptember 12, 2011 ago
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July

July Night sky Wonders

In a dark July night sky you can hardly miss Vega, Altair, and Deneb, the three bright stars of the Summer Triangle – fully up and dominating the northeast and east. What else is there to see on a summer night? Although it doesn’t get dark until late, this time Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsJuly 8, 2011 ago
Image of western sky in June
June

June Night Sky Wonders

What can you see in the June night sky? During the month of June there is precious little darkness. Nevertheless there’s plenty to see and ponder on in the night sky. There has just been a lunar eclipse, it is summer solstice time and also the time of year to Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsJune 21, 2011 ago
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May

May Night Sky Wonders

In our latest night sky guide we look at the stars of late spring and early summer and ponder just what does the brightness of a star really mean. We are now well into the merry month of May and the nights are getting much warmer. The beauty and majesty Read more

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsMay 20, 2011 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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