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Mission Santa Blast Off!

It’s blast off for Christmas at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium New date added as over 1,000 children enjoy Mission Santa show Mission Santa show has proved so popular that we have had to add another date to this magical family event. Over 1000 children have already met Santa Claus during Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 1 year1 year ago
Armagh Planetarium

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, 5 years5 years 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, 5 years 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, 6 years6 years ago
December

Stargazing in December

The December skies mark my favourite time of the year for stargazing. Despite the cold weather, the skies promise the best opportunities to see what lies beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. So pour yourself a hot chocolate, wrap up in warm clothes and head outside to witness the night sky’s wonders. Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 6 years6 years 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, 7 years 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, 8 years7 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, 8 years 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, 8 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, 9 years7 years 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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