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Earth Satellites

Ireland’s First Satellite in Testing

Ireland’s entry into the space race is now at the testing phase. Preparatory testing for the space mission, EIRSAT-1, is taking place at the ESA’s Hertz antenna test chamber in Noordwijk, Holland. Educational Irish Research Satellite 1 is being built by students and staff of University College Dublin and Queens University Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 10 months10 months ago
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Astronomers

The Role of Amateur Astronomers in Astronomical Research

Have you ever wondered about the impact that you may have as an amateur astronomer? How much can amateur and professional astronomers gain from each other? Can amateur astronomers impact research? Please listen below to a short audio piece by Lucie Affronti and Neasa Cumiskey; two Postgraduate Media students at Read more…

By Courtney Allison, 1 year1 year ago
Armagh Planetarium

Stargazing the Night Sky Course Returns in April

Would you like to discover more about the night sky?   Stargazing the Night Sky is a short and very informal course is for complete beginners who want to know more about the wonders of the cosmos. The course takes a season by season look at the stars in their Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 6 years6 years ago
Planets

Haumea: Rugby Ball Planet

Dwarf planet Haumea is one of the most bizarre small bodies of the outer Solar System. It has an oddly recent surface. Even just who discovered it is controversial. It looks kind of funny too. The 2011 Rugby World Cup is taking place in New Zealand at the moment and Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 years10 years ago
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Armagh Planetarium

Want to know more about astronomy?

Our Place in the Universe is an astronomy course for those who want to know more about this fascinating subject. Over ten weeks you can take the first steps to understand the mysteries of the Cosmos. In September I will be once again presenting my popular beginner’s astronomy course.  Entitled Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 years10 years ago
Exoplanets

“An unnatural interest in astronomy”

Don Pollacco, a research astronomer at Queens University Belfast, came to Armagh Planetarium to give a fascinating talk on exoplanets in January 2011. Afterwards Dr Pollaco kindly chatted to me about his experiences. CJ: Thanks for a really interesting talk. So why did you get into astronomy? DP: I was Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 years7 years ago
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Other Galaxies

Supernovae spotted by Irish astronomer

David Grennan, an amateur from Dublin, has thrilled astronomers with his discoveries  of supernovae in  distant galaxies. Here is the inside story of his admirable achievements. Astronomy is one of the few sciences where talented amateurs can make important contributions. As example you have only to look at the recent Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 years7 years ago
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  • Rocks to Rockets: 4 More Amazing Women in Science!
    Welcome to Season 2 everyone! Heather and Courtney kick off the new season with some amazing women in science that everyone should know. Any questions? Email us at podcast@armagh.ac.uk 
  • The Safest Dinner Party of 2020
    For the last episode of Season 1, Heather and Courtney suggest their ideal astronomy guests to a dinner party. They cover some of humanity's greatest astronomical achievements as well as discuss some of the rumours surrounding a particular famous astronomer's party behaviour! Need Some Space?
  • Turning Back The Clock - The History of AOP
    Join Heather and Special Guest Host Dr Rok Nezic as they delve into the archives and discuss the history of the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium through their favourite objects. Clocks, books, instruments and rooms, they've got it all covered, and they have a bit of craic along the way.
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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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