The Night Sky This Month: February
Here are some of the things to see in February:
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Spring Triangle
The Spring Triangle is a prominent spring asterism formed by the bright stars Arcturus in Boötes constellation, Spica in Virgo, and Regulus in Leo. The asterism can be seen in the southeastern sky from March to May by observers in the northern hemisphere. It shares two stars – Arcturus and Spica – with the larger spring asterism known as the Great Diamond, or Diamond of Virgo.
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Winter Hexagon
The Winter Hexagon, also known as the Winter Circle, is a prominent winter asterism formed by seven stars that dominate the northern winter sky. These are… Read More »Winter Hexagon
Night Sky Highlights in February
Here are some of the things to see in February:
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Northern Constellations
Northern constellations are those found in the northern celestial hemisphere, located north of the celestial equator. These constellations are best seen from the northern hemisphere,… Read More »Northern Constellations
Thor’s Helmet – NGC 2359
Thor’s Helmet is an emission nebula located in the southern constellation Canis Major. Its designation in the New General Catalogue is NGC 2359. The nebula is… Read More »Thor’s Helmet – NGC 2359