Lemon Slice Nebula (IC 3568)
The Lemon Slice Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 4,500 light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis. It lies in the region of the north… Read More »Lemon Slice Nebula (IC 3568)
Little Dipper
Little Dipper
The Little Dipper is an asterism formed by seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. It is smaller and fainter than… Read More »Little 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
Night Sky Highlights: June 2019
Here are some of the things to see in June:
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Ursids
The Ursids, or Ursid meteor shower, are an annual meteor shower that coincides with the winter solstice. The Ursids occur from December 17 to 25… Read More »Ursids
Highlights of the Night Sky in December
Here are some of the highlights of the December sky:Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in December