Highlights of the Night Sky in February
Here are some of the planets, constellations and deep sky objects to see in February:Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in February
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What Is a Constellation?
A constellation is an area of the celestial sphere as defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in the early 20th century. Constellations are used… Read More »What Is a Constellation?
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
Arcturus
Arcturus, Alpha Boötis, is the brightest star in Boötes constellation and the fourth brightest star in the sky. With an apparent magnitude of -0.04, Arcturus… Read More »Arcturus
Capella
Capella, also known as Alpha Aurigae or the Goat Star, is the brightest star in Auriga and the sixth brightest star in the sky. The… Read More »Capella
Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse, Alpha Orionis, is the second brightest star in Orion constellation and the ninth brightest star in the sky. It is a supergiant star, distinctly… Read More »Betelgeuse
Eta Carinae
Eta Carinae is one of the most massive binary star systems known, lying at a distance of about 7,500 light years from Earth. It is… Read More »Eta Carinae