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Planets

Planet Nine from Outer Space

For those of you that are still bearing the psychological scars from Pluto’s demotion from planet to dwarf planet a decade ago, here is news that may add salt to the wounds. Published recently in the Astronomical Journal, Konstantin Batygin and Mike Brown claim they have found evidence of a Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 7 yearsMarch 2, 2016 ago
Planets

The Many Faces of the Solar System

New Horizon’s arrival at Pluto this year, after a nine year-long traverse through the Solar System has revealed many new things about this little icy planet. Pluto used to be the ninth planet but was demoted in 2006 to the status of dwarf planet. Until the New Horizons mission started Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 7 yearsOctober 20, 2015 ago
August

The August Night Sky

August, it’s one of our favourite months of the year. Whether you’ve been on your summer holidays or not, August is a month to relax, and have fun with family and friends. The month August was named after the infamous Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar. He was the grandnephew of the Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 8 yearsAugust 3, 2015 ago
Robot Exploration

Voyager Goes Interstellar

A rare astronomical event due to occur in the late 1970s inspired the desire to send a spacecraft to the most distant planets in our Solar System and beyond. That decision almost 40 years later has meant humans have created and launched a spacecraft which has travelled to the boundary Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 9 years 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
Planets

Saturn’s Amazing Rings

What does the word “Ring” conjure up in your head? Maybe you think wedding ring, boxing ring, Ring Ring, the ABBA song, or perhaps even battered onion rings…. Mmmm that has got me feeling hungry! For me it has connotations with a planet that is visible in the night sky Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 years ago
Human Exploration

A Musical Space

Music can be a great way to relax and unwind. Many people play an instrument, are part of a band or enjoying listening to their favourite song on the radio or TV.  The iPod generation have music available to them at any time with their portable devices.  Enjoying music however, Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsDecember 10, 2012 ago
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  • S3Ep1 - Wee Bitta Craic: Welcome Ethan, Alice and Zuri!
    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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    What's the Craic? Intergalactic Craic is back and it's shaking things up! Join Heather and her brand new co-host to find out more!
  • Space is Cloudy, Who Knew? Featuring Kerem Çubuk
    This week Heather and Courtney interview Armagh Observatory PhD Candidate Kerem Çubuk on his area of research - molecular clouds! Turns out we can't escape the cloudy conditions, even millions of lightyears away.  Kerem and his colleagues also have a Youtube Channel dedicated to science communication in Turkish. To find out more, visit ahtapot.club 
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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