Articles related to "Scorpius"
Scorpius
The constellation Scorpius lies on the Milky Way and is filled with stargazing targets.
scorpius the scorpion • constellation of the zodiac • star clusters in scorpius • nebulas in scorpius • messier objects in scorpius
The constellation Scorpius lies on the Milky Way and is filled with stargazing targets.
scorpius the scorpion • constellation of the zodiac • star clusters in scorpius • nebulas in scorpius • messier objects in scorpius
Orion and Scorpius Constellations
In Greek mythology Orion, the hunter, was killed by the sting of Scorpius, the scorpion. They are in the sky at different times, so the scorpion cannot catch the hunter.
orion • scorpius • constellation mythology • greek mythology • scorpion constellation
In Greek mythology Orion, the hunter, was killed by the sting of Scorpius, the scorpion. They are in the sky at different times, so the scorpion cannot catch the hunter.
orion • scorpius • constellation mythology • greek mythology • scorpion constellation
Stargazing For Beginners - June
Description of planets, constellations, stars and deep space objects visible in the night sky in June.
venus • transit • saturn • mars • jupiter
Description of planets, constellations, stars and deep space objects visible in the night sky in June.
venus • transit • saturn • mars • jupiter
Phaethon & the Chariot of the Sun
In Greek mythology Phaethon is indirectly killed by Scorpius, the scorpion, when he tries to drive the Sun's chariot across the sky.
phaethon • greek mythology • scorpius constellation • sun god's chariot • sun god
In Greek mythology Phaethon is indirectly killed by Scorpius, the scorpion, when he tries to drive the Sun's chariot across the sky.
phaethon • greek mythology • scorpius constellation • sun god's chariot • sun god
Stargazing For Beginners - July
A look at what is visible for viewing in the July night sky.
july • stargazing • jupiter • venus • saturn
A look at what is visible for viewing in the July night sky.
july • stargazing • jupiter • venus • saturn
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
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
Myths for the Constellation Orion
Cultures worldwide had myths about the constellation Orion. He was the Stormy One, the First Slim One, as well as the cold and Chinook winds.
orion • constellation • mythology • chinese • native american
Cultures worldwide had myths about the constellation Orion. He was the Stormy One, the First Slim One, as well as the cold and Chinook winds.
orion • constellation • mythology • chinese • native american
Fact About the Constellations Lupus and Norma
The southern constellations of Lupus and Norma lie along the Milky Way and are made up of mostly dim stars.
lupus constellation facts • lupus constellation stars • norma constellation facts • norma constellation stars • how to find lupus
The southern constellations of Lupus and Norma lie along the Milky Way and are made up of mostly dim stars.
lupus constellation facts • lupus constellation stars • norma constellation facts • norma constellation stars • how to find lupus
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
Libra is an unassuming zodiac constellation located on the ecliptic with an easy double star for binoculars.
libra • the scales • zodiac • stars • zubenelgenubi
Stargazing For Beginners - May
Planets, comets, constellations and stars to look for in the night sky in May.
stargazing • planets • comets • stars • constellations
Planets, comets, constellations and stars to look for in the night sky in May.
stargazing • planets • comets • stars • constellations
Observing Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus the Serpent Bearer is sometimes called the 13th constellation of the Zodiac. You can find many globular clusters here on summer evenings.
the 13th zodiac constellation • ophiuchus the serpent bearer • how to find ophiuchus • the brightest stars of ophiuchus • rasalhague
Ophiuchus the Serpent Bearer is sometimes called the 13th constellation of the Zodiac. You can find many globular clusters here on summer evenings.
the 13th zodiac constellation • ophiuchus the serpent bearer • how to find ophiuchus • the brightest stars of ophiuchus • rasalhague
Tewa Myth for Constellation Orion
New Mexico's Tewa people saw the constellation Orion as the hero, Long Sash, who led his people on a long journey to safety.
orion • constellation • tewa mythology for the constellation orion • tewa • constellation mythology
New Mexico's Tewa people saw the constellation Orion as the hero, Long Sash, who led his people on a long journey to safety.
orion • constellation • tewa mythology for the constellation orion • tewa • constellation mythology
The Night Sky for July 2009
Find out what the bright star by the moon is, learn what's in the sky before the Fourth of July fireworks, and see both of the largest gas giant planets at once.
total solar eclipse july 2009 • bright star by moon july 2009 • meteor shower in july • july full moon • jupiter in july
Find out what the bright star by the moon is, learn what's in the sky before the Fourth of July fireworks, and see both of the largest gas giant planets at once.
total solar eclipse july 2009 • bright star by moon july 2009 • meteor shower in july • july full moon • jupiter in july
The Bright Star in the South
Jupiter is a brilliant point of light in the south among the stars of Ophiuchus.
jupiter • bright star in the south • moon near jupiter • constellation jupiter is in • ophiuchus and jupiter
Jupiter is a brilliant point of light in the south among the stars of Ophiuchus.
jupiter • bright star in the south • moon near jupiter • constellation jupiter is in • ophiuchus and jupiter
Quick Constellation Guide
A complete list of the 88 constellations in the northern and southern hemispheres: names, depictions, and time of year.
constellation guide • zodiac constellations • all 88 constellations • constellation nickname • best time of year to view
A complete list of the 88 constellations in the northern and southern hemispheres: names, depictions, and time of year.
constellation guide • zodiac constellations • all 88 constellations • constellation nickname • best time of year to view
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy is a pathetic show about five new Power Rangers, living in the space colony Terra Venture. Their job is to protect the galaxy from the evil Trakeena.
power rangers • space station • sabban • children's television • violent
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy is a pathetic show about five new Power Rangers, living in the space colony Terra Venture. Their job is to protect the galaxy from the evil Trakeena.
power rangers • space station • sabban • children's television • violent
40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Forty years have passed since the first moon landing and man has seemed to retreat from the solar system.
40th anniversary moon landing • 40 years ago man walked on the moon • apollo 11 anniversary • july 20 1969 • july 20 2009
Forty years have passed since the first moon landing and man has seemed to retreat from the solar system.
40th anniversary moon landing • 40 years ago man walked on the moon • apollo 11 anniversary • july 20 1969 • july 20 2009
The Hindu Calendars
India's numerous calendars count the days by the sun, the moon, a combination of the two, or by the Indian Zodiac of rashis, and beginning from several different Eras.
hindu religious national calendars • origin customs indian new year's days • history indian zodiac signs • solar lunar lunisolar months celebration • saka era
India's numerous calendars count the days by the sun, the moon, a combination of the two, or by the Indian Zodiac of rashis, and beginning from several different Eras.
hindu religious national calendars • origin customs indian new year's days • history indian zodiac signs • solar lunar lunisolar months celebration • saka era
The Night Sky for October 2008
October's shorter days mean more chances to observe the heavens, including falling stars and the crescent moon.
night sky for october 2008 • moon near planets • moon near stars • meteor showers in october • draconid meteor shower
October's shorter days mean more chances to observe the heavens, including falling stars and the crescent moon.
night sky for october 2008 • moon near planets • moon near stars • meteor showers in october • draconid meteor shower
Conventions - Part 2
Part two of my conventions article, tibits and upcoming conventions and the trivia question.
sci-fi • tv • conventions • star trek • battlestar galactica
Part two of my conventions article, tibits and upcoming conventions and the trivia question.
sci-fi • tv • conventions • star trek • battlestar galactica
Capricornus
The Zodiac constellation of Capricornus, best viewed in the fall, is home to a beautiful globular cluster.
capricornus • constellation • sea goat • stars • cluster
The Zodiac constellation of Capricornus, best viewed in the fall, is home to a beautiful globular cluster.
capricornus • constellation • sea goat • stars • cluster
Constellations Lyra & Aquila Myth
The ancient Chinese myth of the Herd-Boy and Weaver-Girl is an interesting legend about the constellations Aquila and Lyra.
lyra constellation • aquila constellation • constellation • chinese mythology • altair
The ancient Chinese myth of the Herd-Boy and Weaver-Girl is an interesting legend about the constellations Aquila and Lyra.
lyra constellation • aquila constellation • constellation • chinese mythology • altair
Discovery of Astronomical X-Rays
The discovery, in the early 1960s, of the first celestial X-ray sources led to the first star identified as a likely black hole candidate, Cygnus X-1.
cygnus x-1 • x-ray astronomy • astronomical x-rays • black hole • astronomical
The discovery, in the early 1960s, of the first celestial X-ray sources led to the first star identified as a likely black hole candidate, Cygnus X-1.
cygnus x-1 • x-ray astronomy • astronomical x-rays • black hole • astronomical
Facts about Corona Australis and Ara
The small Southern Hemisphere constellations of Corona Australis and Ara are found just south of major zodiac constellations.
constellation corona australis • constellation ara • southern hemisphere constellations • constellation of the crown • constellation of the altar
The small Southern Hemisphere constellations of Corona Australis and Ara are found just south of major zodiac constellations.
constellation corona australis • constellation ara • southern hemisphere constellations • constellation of the crown • constellation of the altar
India & Constellation Orion Myths
In ancient Hindu mythology, the constellation Orion was the god Prajapati, who had an incestuous relationship with the dawn.
orion • constellation orion • hindu mythology about orion • hunter constellation • myths about orion
In ancient Hindu mythology, the constellation Orion was the god Prajapati, who had an incestuous relationship with the dawn.
orion • constellation orion • hindu mythology about orion • hunter constellation • myths about orion
Nebula in the Constellation Orion
Some ancient myths about the constellation Orion saw it as a mother or creator god rather than as a hunter. These myths were surprisingly prescient.
orion • constellation • nebula • norse myhology • mayan mythology
Some ancient myths about the constellation Orion saw it as a mother or creator god rather than as a hunter. These myths were surprisingly prescient.
orion • constellation • nebula • norse myhology • mayan mythology
New Comet Lulin Easy to Spot this Winter
Observers have a new comet to target as Comet Lulin (C/2007 N3) swings around the sun and passes Earth.
comet lulin • new comet in sky • comet near saturn • comet near spica • comet near regulus
Observers have a new comet to target as Comet Lulin (C/2007 N3) swings around the sun and passes Earth.
comet lulin • new comet in sky • comet near saturn • comet near spica • comet near regulus
Runescape Crafting with Silver
Using Silver in the free MMORPG game of Runescape involves crafting, furnaces, and moulds.
runescape • runescape crafting • using silver in runescape • silver items in runescape • crafting with silver
Using Silver in the free MMORPG game of Runescape involves crafting, furnaces, and moulds.
runescape • runescape crafting • using silver in runescape • silver items in runescape • crafting with silver
Star Names and Their Meanings
What does Polaris mean? Find translations of the names of many of the major stars.
star name meanings • star name translations • origin of star names • meaning of vega • meaning of polaris
What does Polaris mean? Find translations of the names of many of the major stars.
star name meanings • star name translations • origin of star names • meaning of vega • meaning of polaris
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
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 September 2009
The Northern Hemisphere welcomes fall on September 22, 2009 and the two largest planets experience unique events with a disappearing act and satellite eclipses.
night sky september 2009 • moon by star in september • saturn's rings disappear • jupiter's moons eclipse • galilean satellites occultation
The Northern Hemisphere welcomes fall on September 22, 2009 and the two largest planets experience unique events with a disappearing act and satellite eclipses.
night sky september 2009 • moon by star in september • saturn's rings disappear • jupiter's moons eclipse • galilean satellites occultation
The Path of the Ecliptic and the Zodiac
The path the Sun takes through the sky is called the ecliptic, and the constellations the Sun passes through make up the zodiac.
path of the ecliptic • what is the ecliptic • constellation the sun is in on your birthday • what is the zodiac • 13 zodiac constellations
The path the Sun takes through the sky is called the ecliptic, and the constellations the Sun passes through make up the zodiac.
path of the ecliptic • what is the ecliptic • constellation the sun is in on your birthday • what is the zodiac • 13 zodiac constellations
Massive Star Formation
Formation of massive stars seems common in dynamically active regions rich with gas, but why massive stars?
ob associations massive star forming regions ast
Formation of massive stars seems common in dynamically active regions rich with gas, but why massive stars?
ob associations massive star forming regions ast
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
Find the 20 top brightest stars: learn their names, where they reside, and special facts.
brightest stars • polaris • sirius • canopus • rigil kentaurus
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
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 Roman Army
Did you know that the Roman Army kept the empire safe for over 700 years? That's quite an achievement isn't it?
the roman empire • the roman army • centurions • legionaires • auxiliaries
Did you know that the Roman Army kept the empire safe for over 700 years? That's quite an achievement isn't it?
the roman empire • the roman army • centurions • legionaires • auxiliaries
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9 |