Three Leaps of the Gazelle
The Three Leaps of the Gazelle is an asterism formed by three pairs of stars in the constellation Ursa Major. The six stars mark the… Read More »Three Leaps of the Gazelle
Big Dipper
Pointer Stars
The Pointer Stars are the two bright stars in Ursa Major that can be used to find Polaris, the North Star. The two stars, Dubhe… Read More »Pointer Stars
The Kite
The Kite is a large northern asterism that dominates the constellation Boötes. Also known as the Ice Cream Cone, it is formed by the constellation’s… Read More »The Kite
The Night Sky: December 2020
Here are the highlights of the December sky:
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The Night Sky: June 2020
Here are some of the things to see in June:Read More »The Night Sky: June 2020
The Night Sky: May 2020
Here are some of the things to see in May:
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The Sickle
The Sickle of Leo is one of the most recognizable patterns in the spring sky. Formed by some of the brightest stars in the constellation… Read More »The Sickle