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Highlights of the August Sky

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August 2, 2015September 12, 2024

Here are some of the things to see in August:Read More »Highlights of the August Sky

Betelgeuse

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August 14, 2014February 26, 2023

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

Highlights of the Night Sky in August

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August 1, 2014September 12, 2024

Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in August: 9 PM southern sky – Mars and Saturn moving toward the western horizon… Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in August

Sirius: The Dog Star

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June 29, 2014February 5, 2023

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, α Canis Majoris (Alpha Canis Majoris), or Canicula, is the brightest star in the night sky. It lies… Read More »Sirius: The Dog Star

Deneb

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June 15, 2014December 18, 2021

Deneb, Alpha Cygni, is the brightest star in Cygnus constellation and the most distant of all first magnitude stars. It is a luminous blue supergiant.… Read More »Deneb

Altair

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June 15, 2014September 9, 2022

Altair, or Alpha Aquilae, is the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, the Eagle. It lies only 16.7 light years from Earth. It has a… Read More »Altair