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Is there life on Venus?

The answer is possibly, after an international team of astronomers announced the discovery of a rare molecule, phosphine, in the clouds of Venus. Phosphine, which is a molecule made up of one phosphorus atom and three hydrogen atoms, is a gas only made industrially on Earth or by microbes that thrive Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 3 yearsSeptember 14, 2020 ago
Alien Life

TRAPPIST-1 and its 7 Exoplanets

  Are we alone in the Universe? This is an age old question that has been the driving force for our ventures into space exploration. And with the record breaking discovery of 7 exoplanets in the TRAPPIST-1 system, it definitely feels like we could be on the cusp of an Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 6 yearsFebruary 24, 2017 ago
Alien Life

Whatever Happened to Dyson Spheres?

Dyson spheres are an outrageous concept. The idea of looking for alien megastructures in space  appeared at the end of the 1950s and was widely discussed in speculations about searching for extraterrestrial civilisations. It also inspired some great science fiction novels. Today the idea seemed to have faded into obscurity, Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 8 yearsJanuary 30, 2015 ago
Planets

How has Mars changed over billions of years?

Mars, our rusty, red neighbour, has long since been a source of fascination for star-gazers, scientists and science fiction fans. This world has sparked the imaginations of many in the hunt for alien life and it may even become a potential astronaut destination in the future. Many robotic rovers have Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 9 yearsJanuary 21, 2014 ago
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Solar System

Carl Sagan’s Cosmic Legacy

November 9 is Carl Sagan Day when enthusiasts of astronomy and science remember and celebrate the life and works of Carl Sagan. Why is Sagan honoured in this way? Let us look back at the man and his career.     It seems impossible to research the Solar System and Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 9 yearsNovember 7, 2013 ago
Exoplanets

Exoplanets Glossary

The discovery of new planets beyond our Solar System has further expanded on what we thought we knew about what is out there. These distant extrasolar planets or exoplanets have only been confirmed to be in existence within the last twenty years and lots of new discoveries are still being Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 9 yearsSeptember 27, 2013 ago
UFOs and Fringe Science

The Truth About the Black Knight Satellite Mystery

There are around 3000 human-made satellites in working order around the Earth, however if the debris of old and damaged satellites are taken into account the number increases dramatically. Ever since the Soviet Union launched the very first artificial satellite into orbit in 1957, various countries around the world have Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsJuly 18, 2013 ago
Alien Life

Are Aliens On Twitter?

If aliens use Twitter would you send them a Tweet?  What would you write to beings from another star in just 144 characters?  You now have the chance to do just that and send a potential extra-terrestrial civilisation a message using the recently launched Lone Signal Project.  Anyone can send Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsJuly 8, 2013 ago
Stars

The Truth About Zeta Reticuli

Zeta Reticuli, a dim binary system of Sun-like stars only 39.5 light years away in the little constellation of Reticulum is strangely well-known. Why is it so famous? This system was once identified as the home of the little grey-faced and black-eyed humanoids who allegedly abducted Barney and Betty Hill Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsMay 9, 2013 ago
Moon

Exploring Jupiter’s Icy Moons

Humans have been looking up to the night sky wondering and discovering what lies beyond for thousands of years.We have detected super massive black holes, discovered distant galaxies and located extra-solar planets outside of our Solar System.Despite this we have not discovered any other life forms beyond our own planet.Perhaps Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 yearsSeptember 20, 2012 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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