Star clusters represent distinct steps in the evolution of the Universe. On the one hand, globular clusters can be thought of as “fossils”, in the sense that in many cases, they are all that remain […]
Here is a list of easy binocular and small scope targets that are visible throughout almost the whole year in the Northern hemisphere . Moreover, all the objects in this list are in prominent constellations, […]
1: Naked Eye Vision Scale From Magnitude 1 to 6 If your familiar with the stars of the night sky, then you will know that the brighter the star, the smaller the magnitude assigned to […]
In astronomy, the magnitude of a star refers to its measure of brightness, and while absolute magnitude relates to the star’s intrinsic brightness, apparent magnitude, on the other hand, is a way of measuring how […]
In ancient times, astronomers were able to distinguish between those stars which seemed to maintain a fixed position relative to one another, and the so-called wandering stars which changed their positions in the sky slightly […]
Astronomers are fond of organizing the stars into recognizable patterns in order to better navigate their way around the night sky. While the International Astronomical Union (IAU) recognizes 88 modern constellations depicting animals (42), inanimate […]
Just as the Summer Triangle is a useful heavenly landmark for locating stars, constellations and objects of interest in the summer night sky, so too is its winter equivalent, known as the Winter Triangle. One […]
While computers and specialized software are not strictly required for stargazing at the amateur level, there is no doubt that the stargazing hobby can be greatly enhanced with the use of computers and user-friendly software. […]
Not so long ago, the only way to find out where a celestial object was in the night sky meant using a bulky star atlas, but no more. The advent of smart phones have changed […]
When describing those constellations that can be seen along the Milky Way, it is important to realize that we are referring to those constellations that can be seen by Earthbound observers looking in the direction […]
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