Orion’s Belt
Orion’s Belt is a prominent asterism formed by three stars in the constellation Orion. The three bright blue stars – Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka –… Read More »Orion’s Belt
Pleiades
The Night Sky: January 2021
Here are a few skywatching tips for January:
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The Night Sky: January 2020
Here are some of the things to see this month:Read More »The Night Sky: January 2020
Algol
Algol, Beta Persei, is a bright multiple star located in Perseus. It is the second brightest star in the constellation, after Mirfak, Alpha Persei. The… Read More »Algol
Night Sky Highlights: January 2019
Here are some of the things to see in January:
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Double Cluster
The Double Cluster, or Caldwell 14, is the name for two open clusters – NGC 869 and NGC 884 – located close together in Perseus… Read More »Double Cluster
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