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February

The February Night Sky – 2019

Finally, we have left the January blues behind us, the month that never seems to end and it is now time for February fun! The chill in the air has well and truly settled in and it looks like it will be staying with us for a while yet.

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 4 yearsFebruary 1, 2019 ago
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The February Night Sky 2018

Well, thankfully the drudgery of January is behind us and we can look forward to a month full of dark nights, stars and even a hint of romance.  And let me tell you this my dear reader, if there’s one thing we’re experts on up in the Planetarium, it’s romance**. Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 5 yearsJanuary 31, 2018 ago
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The January Night Sky 2018

Some good news folks! If you fancy a few free ‘sparklers’ to get you celebrating, you could fill a bag with the number of fabulous looking stars that will appear their prettiest again this month against the darkest seasonal drape of the year as it stretches in all directions above Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 5 yearsJanuary 15, 2018 ago
Image of Crab Nebula
Armagh Planetarium

The November Night Sky 2017

October is over, and November is now upon us. The days are definitely getting colder, the night are definitely longer, which means the time for gazing into the night sky is now! One of the best things about November is the fact that there is not one, but two meteor Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 5 years ago
November

The November 2015 Night Sky

The nights are getting very dark and there is a definite chill in the air. Hello November, and hello to some brilliant stargazing opportunities. The Earth’s tilt means that now the southern hemisphere is in its summer, and sadly we here in the northern hemisphere are tilted away from the Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 7 yearsNovember 4, 2015 ago
April

Stargazing in April

As we head into spring it’s time for dusting off those telescope lenses and brushing up on some constellations. With the warmer weather coming in there’s also hope to see some meteors as April finishes off with the Lyrids meteor shower and a glimpse at the gas giants. Starting of Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 8 yearsMarch 27, 2015 ago
Comets and Asteroids

Comet Lovejoy is on the Way

Comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) was discovered in August 2014. Observers in the southern Hemisphere could see it throughout the last quarter of 2014. By December 2014 the comet could be seen in binoculars or a small telescope as a faint blob with a fainter still.   The comet spent the Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 8 yearsDecember 23, 2014 ago
November

Stargazing in November

Despite November marking when it really becomes colder and everyone has to adopt of the coat once again, it is a great month for stargazing and especially for those wanting to witness some meteors.   Observing meteors can be a time-consuming event, and often it can be unpredictable. The weather, Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 8 years ago
May

Stargazing in May

Looking south from Northern Ireland after sunset in the middle of May and you will see there is a parade of planets dominating the sky.   On 15 May 2014 about 10.30pm, sweep westwards from the rising full Moon in the east to pale yellowish Saturn lying in the constellation Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 9 years ago
March

Wonders of the March Night Sky

Since March means “Mars’ month” in Latin, we should find it a minor coincidence that Earth’s red terrestrial neighbour plays a more major role in the sky over the next few weeks. With continued astronomical twilight, an exploration of the centre ground astrology and astronomy share, and great opportunities to Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 9 yearsMarch 13, 2014 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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