Orion’s Belt
Orion’s Belt is a prominent asterism formed by three stars in the constellation Orion. The three bright blue stars – Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka –… Read More »Orion’s Belt
Bellatrix
The Night Sky: February 2020
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The Night Sky: January 2020
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Night Sky Highlights: February 2019
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Night Sky Highlights: January 2019
Here are some of the things to see in January:
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Christmas Tree Cluster
The Christmas Tree Cluster is a young open cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. It is part of the NGC 2264 region, along with the Cone Nebula and the Fox Fur Nebula, and belongs to the Monoceros OB1 association, a loose association of very young stars located in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way.
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Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse, Alpha Orionis, is the second brightest star in Orion constellation and the ninth brightest star in the sky. It is a supergiant star, distinctly… Read More »Betelgeuse