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10 Years of the Armagh Robotic Telescope (ART)

The Armagh Robotic Telescope (ART) is the youngest, and most advanced, telescope housed at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP). It has been 10 years since first light was achieved, and we would like to take this opportunity to talk to the man behind the telescope. Professor Simon Jeffery has Read more…

By Heather Alexander, 2 yearsFebruary 11, 2021 ago
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FREE ONLINE EVENT: Unlock The Secrets Of The Universe

Join UC Davis physics professor and the star of the large format film, SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE, Manuel Calderón de la Barca Sánchez on a 45-minute Zoom journey of our own planet and universe to explore some of life’s biggest questions. The program will feature 3 to 5 short clips Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 3 yearsAugust 9, 2020 ago
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Science at Home series to be transformed into experiment book and app

Armagh Observatory & Planetarium inspiring the scientists of tomorrow Armagh Observatory and Planetarium’s (AOP) hugely popular Science at Home series is set to be rolled out to schools through the creation of a new book and accompanying app. The programme, which is delivered via AOP’s social media platforms, guides young Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 3 yearsAugust 4, 2020 ago
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, 3 yearsJune 18, 2020 ago
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Armagh Observatory and Planetarium’s 5 Questions With interview series

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) have been working hard during the lockdown period keeping our followers engaged with fun and interesting videos, talks and information on the topic of science and astronomy. Alongside experiments parents and their children can do at home, bedtime stories and interviews with colleagues within AOP, Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 3 yearsJune 3, 2020 ago
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Interactive Junior Cycle Space Experience Launched

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium have announced new interactive Junior Cycle modules based on Earth and Space and the Physical World.  Delivered by a highly trained education team, the inspirational journey aims to inspire the next generation into STEM related subjects.  Professor Michael Burton said, “Our new programme for the Junior Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 3 yearsNovember 20, 2019 ago
Human Exploration

Colonising Mars, the next big step for humanity!

  Would you like to live on Mars? This is a question that we here at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium ask on a daily basis. There never is a solid yes or no answer from any of the groups we ask, whether they be young or old. We usually Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 6 yearsJune 19, 2017 ago
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    In the latest Wee Bitta Craic episode, Alice and Ethan ask Zuri all about how she came to be at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium doing her PhD. Find out more about Zuri's journey to get to where she is today, and laugh along as the guys have quality banter. If you love listening to our […]
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    Want a Wee Bitta Craic? Then say hello to some of our PhD students, Ethan, Alice and Zuri. They will be hosting their own Wee Bitta Craic episodes and will give you an insight into the life of a PhD students here at AOP!
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Welcome to Astronotes

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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