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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 Night Sky for June 2008 Summer begins in the Northern Hemisphere as Mars and Saturn parade in the western sky and the Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks on Father's Day. first day of summer in northern hemisphere • summer solstice • full moon in june • mars in june 2008 • saturn through a telescope
The Night Sky for May 2008 Catch the planets in the evening sky, starting with Mercury, then Mars and Saturn. A meteor shower coincides with the new moon. mars and star cluster • how to see mercury • three bright stars in gemini • saturn in leo • eta aquarid meteor shower
Astronomical Names in Harry Potter J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has many rich details including the cast of characters, over a dozen of which are astronomically named. harry potter books • astronomical names • j.k. rowling • star names • scorpius
Christmas Science It's December. It's Christmas. It's Christmas Science! christmas • science • web sites • star • bethlehem
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
The Brightest Stars Find the 20 top brightest stars: learn their names, where they reside, and special facts. brightest stars • polaris • sirius • canopus • rigil kentaurus
The Usual Planetary Metaphors and Meteor Shower Hangovers Well, June's gathering of planets becomes July's metaphor for relationships as Saturn, now smitten with the Sun, disappears into its glare early in the month. And then there's the meteor shower hangover... the usual planetary metaphors and meteor shower ha • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • saturn • sun
The Night Sky for February 2008 February begins and ends with two great planetary conjunctions and hosts a total lunar eclipse in the middle. night sky for february 2008 • lunar eclipse 2008 • objects near moon during eclipse • bright stars by the moon february 20 • venus and jupiter morning february 1
Golden Crowned Kinglet The Golden Crowned Kinglet is native to the cone bearing trees in the forests of North America. They live east of the Rocky Mountains and North to Labrador. golden crowned kinglet • rocky mountains and north to labrador.
The Night Sky for January 2008 Mars, Mercury, and Saturn gleam in the evening sky and the bright winter stars and constellations shine like gems. planets in january 2008 • stars in the new year • how to find neptune • bright winter constellations • mercury seen after sunset
The Night Sky for July 2007 Venus and Saturn have a stunning conjunction and a meteor shower peaks at the end of the month. observing • venus • saturn • jupiter • moon
The Night Sky for June 2007 Mercury makes an appearance after sunset and Venus and Saturn get close in a stunning conjunction. We also welcome the official start of summer! venus • saturn • jupiter • mercury • pluto
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
Alternate Histories A discussion of the subgenre of alternative histories, prominent authors and significant works.
More of the Same: Planets September begins where August left off: Jupiter and Venus steal a kiss at dusk, while Spica and the Moon are a couple of Peeping Toms, trying to crash the party. more of the same: planets • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • jupier • venus
Ruby Crowned Kinglet They stand about 4½ inches long from bill to tail and the smallest birds besides the Ruby throated hummingbird native to New England. Kinglets are small, and occupy some of the most alien surroundings in Northern New England. kinglets are small • loud call • constantly bobs its tail and flutters its wings. o • ruby crown
The Beginning of Meteor Season During July, it is possible to see more meteors than during August, when the Perseids peak. But it takes a lot of hours out under clear, dark skies to pull it off. All these meteors are the result of a handful of meteor showers: the Piscis-Austrinids, the North and South Delta Aquarids, the South Iota Aquarids, the Alpha Capricornids, and, of course, the Perseids. the beginning of meteor season • gregg m. pasterick • amateur astronomy • stars • planets
Observing Hydra the Water Snake The biggest of all 88 constellations wraps along the Milky Way low in the spring sky and contains three Messier objects. constellation hydra • largest of all the constellations • hydra the water snake • stars in hydra • deep-sky objects in hydra
Observing Leo Minor Locate Leo Minor the Little Lion and learn about its stars and deep-sky targets. constellation leo minor • finding the little lion • stars in leo minor • constellation between ursa major and leo • galaxies in leo minor
The Night Sky for April 2008 Celebrate National Dark Sky Week and Astronomy Day. April also brings the Lyrid meteor shower, Saturn's rings at its widest for the year, and the reappearance of Mercury. national dark sky week • earth hour • astronomy day • earth day • lyrid meteor shower
The Night Sky for July 2008 Fireworks shows will compete with a natural sky show on Saturday, July 5. planets in the night sky • saturn near mars • sky on july 4 • july 5 moon and stars • conjunction on july 10
The Night Sky for March 2007 Saturn continues its reign over the night; Venus is the evening star; spring galaxies stun observers; and a total lunar eclipse occurs on March 3. stargazing • binoculars • telescope • astronomy • space
The Night Sky for March 2008 Find out when spring and daylight saving time start. Follow the moon as it sails past observing targets and catch a bounty of spring galaxies. planets in march • spring galaxies • beginning of spring • start of daylight saving time • sunrise daylight saving time
The Night Sky for September 2007 In September, the Harvest Moon shines bright along with Jupiter in the south. The autumnal equinox occurs and fall constellations return. stargazing • night sky for september 2007 • fall equinox • finding the planets • harvest moon
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 Night Sky for August 2007 Venus and Saturn set while Jupiter takes dominance. A total lunar eclipse and major meteor shower occur in the second half of the month. stargazing • planets • moon • meteor shower • eclipse
The Night Sky for December 2007 December brings Mars at its best, two meteor showers, and questions about the Star of Bethlehem. Comet Holmes remains an impressive target. december meteor showers • comet holmes december 2007 • planets in december 2007 • geminid meteor shower date • ursid meteor shower
The Night Sky for May 2007 Bright Venus continues to dominate the West in the evening, joined by Mercury late in the month and Jupiter in the East. night sky • may 2007 • venus • moon • jupiter
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
Stargazing for Beginners - April Where to look in the night sky to see the planets and constellations of April. stargazing • planets • venus • mercury • mars
Stargazing for Beginners - February Planets, stars and constellations which will be visible in February, 2004. planets • stars • venus • mars • moon |
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