Winter Triangle
The Winter Triangle, or the Great Southern Triangle, is an asterism formed by Betelgeuse, Procyon, and Sirius. The three bright stars form an equilateral triangle… Read More »Winter Triangle
Procyon
The Night Sky: February 2021
Here are some of the highlights of the February sky:
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The Night Sky: January 2021
Here are a few skywatching tips for January:
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The Night Sky: February 2020
Here are some of the things to see in February:Read More »The Night Sky: February 2020
Night Sky Highlights: February 2019
Here are some of the things to see in February:
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Winter Hexagon
The Winter Hexagon, also known as the Winter Circle, is a prominent winter asterism formed by seven stars that dominate the northern winter sky. These are… Read More »Winter Hexagon
Cone Nebula
The Cone Nebula is a famous H II region located in the constellation Monoceros, the Unicorn. It lies at an approximate distance of 2,700 light years from Earth and is located in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way. The nebula is part of the larger star forming region around the Christmas Tree Cluster. The two objects share the designation NGC 2264 in the New General Catalogue.
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