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Armagh Observatory and Planetarium set to livestream world famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES

The world-famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES are coming to Armagh Observatory and Planetarium in December, when AOP streams the live filming, direct from the Royal Institution (Ri) theatre in London. Watched by millions on the BBC, the annual CHRISTMAS LECTURES are a firm family favourite broadcast during the festive season. Confirmation of Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 2 years ago
Stars

The December Night Sky 2017

Hello again Planetarichums! It’s Stephen here, ready to do my very best to explain some of the upcoming wonders in our night sky as we head into winter and the Christmas holidays. So, first things first, we’ll talk a little about our celestial neighbour, the Moon.  On December 3rd our Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 8 yearsDecember 1, 2017 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, 10 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, 10 yearsFebruary 26, 2015 ago
January

Sky Wonders for January 2013

January sees the beginning of a New Year with everyone’s New Year’s resolutions to be healthier, to be happier and many people deciding to take up or return to a fun hobby from the past! With that I guarantee many are toying with the thought of lifting up those binoculars Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 12 yearsJanuary 9, 2013 ago
The Future

2013’s Space Odysseys

This year has started off with perhaps a little more promise than the last, not only did the world not end but a new Mayan calendar has started, mysterious planet Nibiru did not crash into the Earth and nor did we get wiped out with any comets/ aliens/ or stellar Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 12 yearsJanuary 8, 2013 ago
image of stargazing jan 2012 in armagh
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, 13 yearsJanuary 20, 2012 ago
Image of m45 from HST
January

Wonders of the January Sky

It’s BBC Stargazing Live month, so even more of us will be looking skyward this January. What is there to see in the heavens these winter evenings? We are treated to  several naked eye planets are this month. These “wandering stars”, as they were called by the ancients are easily Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 yearsJanuary 12, 2012 ago
Image of egypt by satellite
Robot Exploration

How space is revolutionising archeology

Space technology is transforming archeology. Use of satellite imagery is revealing details of the past previously inaccessible to scholars of ancient times. Studying the ancient civilizations of the past is not always an easy feat. Limited resources, early languages and lost cities make exploring the past a challenge. Delving under Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsJune 29, 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, 14 yearsJanuary 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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