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Scorpio Constellation, The Scorpion
Like its nearby neighbor Sagittarius, the constellation Scorpio never rises far above the southern horizon of skygazer in the Northern Hemisphere. The Scorpio constellation is located near the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Within the constellation are...
2012-05-18 12:20:59

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Sagittarius Constellation, The Archer
Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac. Because this constellation is located low in the sky, it is best viewed where there is a clear southern horizon during the summer months. It has a very distinctive shape; some call it a teapot because of the...
2012-05-18 10:08:02

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Bootes Constellation, The Herdsman or Plowman
The constellation Bootes is easily visible. Simply look down from the tail of the Big Dipper. Bootes looks like a giant kite with a bright red star at the narrow end. Bootes is also known as the Bear Driver because it leads the Great Bear as it revolves...
2012-05-17 15:01:34

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Facts about Constellation Virgo, The Virgin
Virgo is a constellation in the southern hemisphere. It is the second largest constellation in the sky, smaller only than Hydra. Virgo is an open equatorial constellation with its brighter stars well distributed, occupying the ecliptic between Leo and...
2012-05-17 13:37:52

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Andromeda Constellation Facts
The constellation Andromeda is attached to one of the four corners of the great square of Pegasus. As such, both the Andromeda and Pegasus constellations share one bright star. Officially, the star belongs to the Andromeda constellation and is named...
2012-05-17 12:56:45

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Constellation Leo, The Lion
Leo is one of the larger constellations in the northern hemisphere and it does resemble a crouching lion, hence the absence of legs. Leo is made up of a fair number of bright stars. The part of the constellation that forms Leo’s mane is called, the...
2012-05-17 10:11:11

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Gemini Constellation Facts, The Twins
Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac. The Gemini constellation is easy to see because its stars form an almost perfectly symmetric image in which one side mirrors the other. Gemini Mythology The Greeks believed that Gemini represented twin brothers,...
2012-05-17 08:42:30

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Constellation Canis Major, The Great Dog
Constellation Canis Major, The Great Dog The constellation of the Great Dog is better known by its Latin name Canis Major. Ths constellation isn’t difficult to spot since it is dominated by Sirius (or alpha Canis Major), which is the brightest star in...
2012-05-17 08:00:27

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Taurus Constellation Facts – The Bull
At the core of the constellation Taurus is a small “V” formed by five stars. One unique feature of these stars is that four of are travelling at the same speed in the same direction. This is unusual because over time, the major...
2012-04-19 14:24:00

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Orion Constellation, The Hunter
The constellation Orion is of particular interest to many backyard astronomers. The constellation includes some of the sky’s brightest stars and because Orion is positioned astride the celestial equator, it can be seen from almost any place on...
2012-04-05 12:46:31

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Aquila Constellation, The Eagle
Aquila is a bird of the sky, just like his neighboring Cygnus constellation. While the Aquila constellation is similar to Cygnus, it is easier to spot because its stars are brighter. The constellation pattern is also simpler, where clear straight lines...
2012-04-03 14:54:58

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Pegasus Constellation, The Winged Horse
Pegasus’ shape can be discerned with ease. The more prominent feature of the Pegasus constellation is the great square of Pegasus which consists of four widely separated stars forming an almost perfect square. The Great Square of Pegasus is...
2012-04-03 14:32:44

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Lyra Constellation, The Lyre
The constellation Lyra depicts the musical instrument (a Lyre) that was crafted by the god Hermes and offered to Orpheus, the musician of the Argonauts. Lyra’s music would help nearby Hercules pass the time away. Lyra contains an extremely bright...
2012-04-03 10:41:54

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Cygnus Constellation, The Swan
The constellation Cygnus is known as the swan. The Arabs call it the Flying Eagle. The brighter stars of the constellation make it appear as a large cross because the wings are completed by some dimmer stars. This is the reason why Cygnus is also known...
2012-04-02 15:51:10

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Cepheus Constellation
If you ever spotted what looks like a simple dog house in the sky, you may have been staring at the Cepheus constellation. Picture a square with a peaked roof and this is the general shape of Cepheus. You can find the apex of the roof near to Polaris....
2012-04-02 15:16:18

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Perseus Constellation
Near Cassiopeia is the constellation of Perseus, which has a “V” shape and is formed by closely packed stars. Like its neighbor Cassiopeia, Perseus is also located in the Milky Way. In Greek mythology, Perseus is the son of Zeus and Danae. When...
2012-04-02 14:37:05

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Cassiopeia Constellation
The Cassiopeia constellation is visible in the northern sky and looks like a giant “W” or “M”. It’s stars are bright and it is very easy to spot. It sits at the opposite end of the Big Dipper in relation to Polaris. If you were looking at the...
2012-04-02 09:52:47

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Ursa Major Constellation – The Big Dipper
The Big Dipper is the most recognizable constellations in the northern sky. The Big dipper is easy to spot, and it is well known because it points towards the star Polaris which was used for centuries by navigators to find true North. The Big Dipper’s...
2012-03-28 14:25:42

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2011-10-27 08:51:48

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Astronomy Gifts for Christmas
Find the perfect astronomy gift this Christmas! Below are some of the most popular astronomical gear you’ll find on the web. Telescope accessories, Orion binoculars and all the other cool gadgets make the perfect holiday gift for the backyard...
2011-10-17 23:26:19


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