Leonids
The Leonids (Leonid meteor shower) are an annual meteor shower occurring in November. They are called Leonids because their radiant lies in the constellation Leo.… Read More »Leonids
XZ Tauri
XZ Tauri is a binary star located in Taurus constellation. It lies at an approximate distance of 450 light years from Earth. XZ Tauri is… Read More »XZ Tauri
Highlights of the Night Sky in November
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in November:Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in November
Orionids
The Orionids (Orionid Meteor Shower) are an annual meteor shower that occurs between October 16 and October 27. The meteor shower peaks around October 21… Read More »Orionids
Centaurus A
Centaurus A is a peculiar galaxy located in the southern constellation Centaurus. It is the fifth brightest galaxy in the night sky, the nearest giant galaxy… Read More »Centaurus A
Highlights of the Night Sky in October
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in October: 7:30 PM southwestern sky – Mars and Saturn low above the horizon 3:30… Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in October
Canopus
Canopus, Alpha Carinae, is the brightest star in Carina constellation and the second brightest star in the night sky. Canopus is fainter only than Sirius.… Read More »Canopus