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Glossary
The Constellation Orion
The Constellation Orion
Many terms are used commonly in astronomy. This glossary explains many of those terms.
The Constellation Orion
The Constellation Orion
The Constellation Orion
“A 32,500-year-old ivory Mammoth tusk bearing a carving resembling the constellation of Orion could be the oldest known star chart. It has also been suggested that drawings on the walls of the Lascaux caves in France, dating from 33,000 to 10,000 years ago could be graphical representations of the Pleiades, the Summer Triangle, and the N
“A 32,500-year-old ivory Mammoth tusk bearing a carving resembling the constellation of Orion could be the oldest known star chart. It has also been suggested that drawings on the walls of the Lascaux caves in France, dating from 33,000 to 10,000 years ago could be graphical representations of the Pleiades, the Summer Triangle, and the Northern Crown,” notes an article entitled “History of Astronomy.”
So begins our exploration of the constellation called Orion, the celestial “Great Hunter.”
Summer Triangle
The Constellation Orion
SpaceX satellites
September 2020.
As the summer evenings bring with them an autumn chill, we are still able to glance up and see the “Summer Triangle”, before it gives way to other wondrous celestial objects.
The summer triangle, one of the most recognized objects in the night sky during the months of April to September, lies overhead. Its major component stars are: Vega, Deneb, and Altair.
SpaceX satellites
See 4 planets with your naked eye
SpaceX satellites
May 27 2019.
I thought you might be interested in an event happening tonight.
An array of 60 communications satellites launched last week by Space-X for internet use, will be visible tonight beginning around 11 p.m. and ending around 11:15 p.m PST.
They will appear as a string of lights that move in unison.
Cheers,
Happy seeing,
Walt
Eclipse of the Moon
See 4 planets with your naked eye
See 4 planets with your naked eye
Jan 20 2019.
On Sunday January 20, 2019, the Earth will be treated to an early celestial treat, the first of the New Year. On that evening, if the sky is clear, expect to witness a most spectacular cosmic event. Look for a great Eclipse of the Moon. The moon, traveling at 2,290 mph / 3,685 km/h, will become completely contained in the Ear
Jan 20 2019.
On Sunday January 20, 2019, the Earth will be treated to an early celestial treat, the first of the New Year. On that evening, if the sky is clear, expect to witness a most spectacular cosmic event. Look for a great Eclipse of the Moon. The moon, traveling at 2,290 mph / 3,685 km/h, will become completely contained in the Earth’s shadow and create a full blown lunar eclipse … a stargazer's dream.
See 4 planets with your naked eye
See 4 planets with your naked eye
See 4 planets with your naked eye
August 2018.
In the northern hemisphere
Venus: in the western sky
Jupiter: in the southern sky
Saturn: left of Jupiter in the southern sky
Mars: a red marble in the east to south.
All planets on one side of the sun
All planets on one side of the sun
All planets on one side of the sun
July 19 2018.
All planets on one side of the sun beginning July 19, 2018