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Articles related to "Constellation"
Wine Giant Still Thirsty In world trade, big fish gobble up small fry. Constellation continues to aggressively buy international vinters while eyeing wine drinkers in China and India. wine • constellation brands • wine giant • wine titan • vinter
Tools to Learn Constellations Beginning stargazers often want to learn the astronomical constellations. Advanced stargazers want to teach their kids or others some astronomy. These tools can help. learn constellations • astronomy constellations • green laser pointer • sky scout • celestron
Aboriginal Astronomy Consulting the world's first astronomers for knowledge of science and law that has sustained the planet's longest enduring civilisation. indigenous astronomy • indigenous astrology • indigneous meteorology • aboriginal astronomy • indigenous calendar
Observing the Constellation Cancer Cancer the Crab holds one of the best open clusters in the sky: the Beehive Cluster, M44. cancer • crab • open clusters • stargazing • mythology
Observing the Constellation Leo The recognizable shape of the constellation Leo the Lion makes it a great target for stargazers and its many galaxies make it attractive for observers using telescopes. leo the lion • constellation • regulus • brightest star • algieba
The Constellation Andromeda Andromeda, the Woman in Chains, is an unremarkable fall constellation except as a home to the easiest galaxy to see from Earth. andromeda constellation • stars of andromeda • andromeda galaxy • how to find andromeda galaxy • location of m31
The Constellation Canis Major The constellation of the Big Dog is where you'll find the brightest star in the sky, Sirius. The Dog Star is just one of the many luminous stars in Canis Major. brightest star in the sky • sirius the dog star • stars of canis major • observing targets in the big dog • constellation home to adhara
Stargazing for Beginners Stargazing for Beginners: A beginners guide to finding stars, constellations and deep space objects in the night sky. stars • constellations • planets • moon • deep space objects
Stargazing for Beginners - December Stargazing for Beginners - what can you view in the night sky in December. stargazing • astronomy • constellations • planets • deep space objects
Stargazing For Beginners - January Tips on winter stargazing, including viewing the constellations Orion, Canis Major and Canis Minor, and the visible planets. astronomy • stargazing • planets • stars • constellations
Observing Columba and Caelum Columba and Caelum are two small Southern Hemisphere constellations with few deep-sky observing targets. constellation columba • columba the dove • stars of columba • globular cluster in columba • constellation caelum
Observing Antlia and Pyxis Antlia the Air Pump and Pyxis the Compass are Southern Hemisphere constellations that are home to dim, deep-sky objects. constellation antlia • celestial air pump • pyxis the compass • compass in the sky • part of argo ship
Observing Libra Libra is an unassuming zodiac constellation located on the ecliptic with an easy double star for binoculars. libra • the scales • zodiac • stars • zubenelgenubi
Observing Carina the Keel The constellation of Carina the Keel can be seen year-round in the Southern Hemisphere and is filled with Milky Way delights. eta carinae • constellation of the ship • carina the keel • southern hemisphere famous stargazing object • viewing keyhole nebula
Parallax How do you know how far away something is when you cannot travel to it? For instance, how do we know how far away stars are from the Earth? One way to find out is by using the principle of parallax. parallax • distance to moon • earth's orbit • solar parallax • lunar parallax
Astronomy Tools for the Palm An overview of Astronomy tools for the Palm OS in honor of the total solar eclipse on August 11, 1999. palm • pilot • 3com • software • astronomy
Ayers Rock and the Olgas World's largest monolith, the Olga mountains, aboriginal art, Uluru National Park, the southern constellations, port lincoln parrots, perentie lizards make trip exciting. ayers rock • uluru national park • southern constellations • climbing ayer's rock • australiamt.hiking
Space Crafts The 30th anniversary of man landing on the moon is coming so let's celebrate! Launch yourself into a few of these crafts and art projects and discover a world of fun. space • hovercraft • nanorover • rockets • stars
The Night Sky for April 2007 April brings a meteor shower, Venus shining near the beautiful Pleiades cluster, and the moon occulting a planet and a bright star. stargazing • march 2007 • venus • moon • saturn
The Summer Triangle & Perseids The Perseid meteors are spoiled by a nearly full moon but the Summer Triangle never disappoints. Use it to find the Milky Way and the most beautiful double cluster. summer triangle • perseid • meteor shower • august 12 • milky way
Comet NEAT, a Lunar Eclipse, and the Endless Dance of the Planets Comet C/2001 Q4 NEAT is nearest the Earth on the 6th, and at perihelion on the 15th, during a New Moon. Comets, of course, are always difficult to predict, no matter how much we think we know, (Anybody remember comet Kohoutek in 1973?) but comet NEAT just may be a decent naked eye object. comet neat • a lunar eclipse • and the endless dance of the planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy
December’s Hodge Podge December’s another hodge podge of starry stuff. There are planets. There are meteor showers. There’s the moon and Comet 2P Enke and the winter solstice in the north, the summer solstice in the south. And there are the beautiful winter constellations; arrangements of stars so striking even Joe Average recognizes some of them. december’s hodge podge • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
Gegenschein and Zodiacal Light Clear moonless nights during late February are the best times to look for Gegenschein and Zodiacal Light. gegenschein and zodiacal light • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
Colliding Galaxies What happens when galaxies collide? The result is often galactic-sized fireworks and strange and beautiful new shapes. galaxies in collision • galactic mergers • what happens when galaxies collide • gravity pulls galaxies together • tidal interactions in space
More on the Manvantaras The amazing stories of the births of Raivata, the fifth Manu, Chakshusha, the sixth Manu, and Bhoutya, the fourteenth Manu. manus • markandeya purana • manu • manvantara • raivata
Observing Ursa Major The Constellation known as the Big Bear holds double stars, galaxies, and a planetary nebula. You can also use it as a guide to star hop across the sky. ursa major • big bear • constellation • big dipper • the plough
Comet Holmes Suddenly Brightens An unexpected brightening has brought Comet 17P/Holmes into naked-eye visibility. Catch it while you can. comet holmes brightens • comet suddenly brightens • new comet seen in sky • comet appears in constellation perseus • comet holmes seen without telescope
Observing Virgo Virgo the Virgin is rich in galaxies and holds one of the brightest stars in the night sky. virgo • constellation • zodiac • virgin • maiden
Dim Lynx and Bright Planets March nights feature some pretty empty skies. Cancer, between the twins and the lion, is nothing to get excited about at all. Leo Minor? Canes Venatici? Forget about it. And then there's Lynx, another gathering of faint stars, stretched out between the Dig Dipper and Capella and Castor and Pollux. dim lynx and bright planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • constellations
'It's All Greek to Me': Reading Charts Deciphering the symbols and numbers on sky charts. charts • ngc • messier
Astronomy and Car Names Cars often have names with an astronomical theme. What are some car models with names from astronomy? astronomy • car models • car • astronomical • car names
The Night Sky for October 2007 October 2007 brings two meteor showers, planet activity in the morning, and a full moon before Halloween. stargazing for october 2007 • planets in october 2007 • meteor showers of october • draconid meteor shower • orionid meteor shower
Planetary Conjunctions for 2008 Future planetary conjunctions for the year 2008 are highlighted. See planets hover less than one degree apart. future planetary conjunctions 2008 • venus and jupiter together • star near venus • saturn venus and mercury together • morning sky observing
Best Sky Objects for Binoculars What are the top sights for binoculars? You can view everything from the moon to distant galaxies. Here are a list of the best binocular targets. best binoculars objects • observing the moon with binoculars • observing planets with binoculars • observing double stars with binoculars • observing clusters with binoculars
Astrology: Our Roadmap to Life Astrological interpretation has been misunderstood by many. Astologers have perfected the art of interpretation and can apply this knowledge to anyone's life. astrology • astrological signs • the basics of astrology • astrological houses • sun
The Origins of the Calendar How did the modern calendar come to be? The history of the calendar illustrates our evolving understanding of the universe. calendar • history of calendar • origin of calendar • julian calendar • gregorian calendar
Planets, Pleiades, and Some Lyrid Meteors We get some otherworldly loveliness – that is more than the usual - during the first few days of the month when gloriously bright Venus sails within less than ½<SUP>0</sup> of the stunning Pleiades. planets • pleiades • and some lyrid meteors • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy
Observing the Stars of Perseus The constellation Perseus has much to offer in the winter sky, lying on the Milky Way. observing the constellation perseus • the soldier with sword in the sky • brightest stars in perseus • finding the double cluster • the little dumbbell nebula in perseus
The Night Sky for November 2007 This month brings the Leonid meteor shower, the "morning star" Venus, and we remain on comet watch for Holmes. november night sky • location of planets november 2007 • leonid meteor shower • comet holmes in perseus • daylight saving time ends
Bright Star in the Northeast Autumn evenings are highlighted by a shining, twinkling star low in the northeast. Sometimes mistaken for a plane or UFO, this star is the sixth brightest in the sky. flickering light in the sky • star in the northeast in fall • observing the star capella • the goat star • auriga constellation brightest star
Mars at Its Best for 2007 Mars reaches opposition in December 2007 as it reaches prime viewing position from Earth and becomes brighter than any star. observing mars 2007 • mars at its best for the year • mars for october 2007 • mars for november 2007 • mars for december 2007
Comet Holmes Now Larger than Sun Comet Holmes is now greater than the size of the sun and continues to be easy to spot in the night sky. comet holmes larger than sun • new largest object in solar system • hubble images comet holmes • how to find comet holmes • comet holmes passes mirfak
July’s Mysterious Meteor Shower Where did the Southern Delta Aquarids meteor shower originate from? It may be a mystery, but seeing it is not. Find out when and where to look. southern • delta • aquarids • meteor • shower
Mystery of the 1054 Supernova Theories abound for the lack of European documentary evidence for the Supernova of 1054. But are any of them true? supernova • supernovae • comet • 1006 supernova • 1054 supernova
Observing Ursa Minor The Little Bear has few observing targets yet it has been the most important constellation for ages and ages. Polaris, or the North Star, lies within the constellation. ursa minor • little dipper • little bear • polaris • north star
The Dog Days of Summer Where does the expression "the dog days of summer" come from? And why do they have such a bad reputation, one that goes beyond just sultry weather? dog day • dog days summer • sirius dog star • sirius dog days • egypt dog days
Observing Canes Venatici An unremarkable constellation holds surprise delights, including bright galaxies and one of the best globular clusters in the sky. canes venatici • hunting dogs • cor caroli • m3 • m51
Sky Surveys (Hubble Isn't the Only Show in Town) I highlight a couple of sky surveys that also offer nice images. sdss • 2mass • m17 • sagittarius |
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