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Tag: constellations

Featured constellations: an archer, a dolphin and a goat

Featured constellations: an archer, a dolphin and a goat

In last month’s featured constellations, we discussed the Summer Triangle, Scorpius, and Scutum.

This month, we’ll discuss Sagittarius, Capricornus, and Delphinus. Last month’s constellations are included on the sky chart below for reference.

Continue reading Featured constellations: an archer, a dolphin and a goat

Posted on August 2, 2019August 8, 2019Categories AstronomyTags astronomy, constellations
Featured constellations: Eridanus, Lepus and Monoceros

Featured constellations: Eridanus, Lepus and Monoceros

As we round out the year of constellations, we will focus on some of the fainter ones seen at this time of the year.

As they are faint, one must travel to pristine dark skies — such as those in provincial parks — to see them well.

Continue reading Featured constellations: Eridanus, Lepus and Monoceros

Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018Categories AstronomyTags astronomy, constellations, nebula

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