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The Summer Triangle: A Heavenly Landmark For Stargazers

The Summer Triangle is a prominent heavenly landmark associated with the summer sky. Formed from the brightest stars in the constellations of Aquila, Cygnus and Lyra, this huge isosceles triangle can be seen from mid-northern …

Top 7 Night Sky Objects For Stargazing

James Miller

What are the easiest deep sky objects to see? Here is a list of 7 night sky objects that are great for beginners, and which have delighted stargazers for centuries. On account of their size, …

Milky Way stretching across a dark night sky

Stargazing And The Night Sky

James Miller

The night sky is the oldest show on Earth and although at first glance it may seem like a random assortment of stars, armed with just a little astronomy knowledge it soon becomes a wondrous …

The Leonid Meteor Shower Explained

James Miller

Every November the region of the night sky associated with the constellation of Leo is filled with a prolific meteor shower, known as the Leonids. The Leonids generally occur each year between November 13th and …

Using The Stars For Direction, Latitude, And Time

James Miller

In the Northern Hemisphere, Polaris (The North Star) is used to determine the direction of north, as well as our position on the Earth’s surface measured along a line running north to south called latitude. …

Using The Stars To Tell Time

James Miller

Polaris (The North Star) is located in the constellation of Ursa Minor and can be used to either measure time, or tell the time within 30 minutes of accuracy. Locating Polaris The star Polaris lies just …

Fun Facts About The Geminids Meteor Shower

James Miller

Each December, stargazers are treated to the year’s grand finale meteor shower known as the Geminids. This dazzling two week spectacle is one of the 10 biggest annual meteor showers, and considered one of the …

Mapping The Night Sky Using Ursa Major

James Miller

Ursa Major (“Big Bear”) is the third largest constellation, and being so recognizable makes it a natural reference point for locating several important constellations of the night sky. Ursa Major: The 7 brightest stars in …

Mapping The Night Sky Using Orion

James Miller

Orion is one of the most striking constellations in the night sky, and in the northern hemisphere is clearly seen in winter from November to February. Fortunately, it is also one of the easiest ones …