Orion can only be seen in the winter from most places in the northern hemisphere. At that time of year, we re tilted away from the sun (that’s why it’s winter) and our view of the celestial sphere is different. Only those stars close to the north celestial pole remain visible (although in different positions) …
Saturn is the sixth of nine planets in our solar system and is one of the outer “gas giant” planets. Saturn is best viewed in winter and is found in the constellation of Gemini and near the constellation of Cancer. The first 6 moons listed are viewable using a decent-sized telescope. What does Saturn mean …
Cassiopeia is easily recognized by its five brightest stars that form a “W” shape in the northern sky. The constellation takes its name from a queen in Greek mythology. Cassiopeia compared her daughter Andromeda’s beauty to that of the sea god Nereus’ daughters. The shape of the constellation Cassiopeia is a ‘W’ shape, which appears …
The constellation Andromeda is a autumn constellation, visible in the Northern Hemisphere from June through February. The stellar coordinates of the star Upsilon Andromedae are 01:37 right ascension, and +41:24 degress in declination. While researching we ran into the inquiry “What is the best time to view the constellation Andromeda?”. In the Southern hemisphere the …
The importance of constellations. Constellations are useful because they help stargazers and astronomers recognise specific stars in the night sky. Today, constellations are less important than they were in Ancient History. In Ancient times, constellations were used to create and track the calendar so they knew when to plant crops and harvest them. The next …
If you look at the night sky different times of the year you see different constellations. This change is due to the motion of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun. Each day a few stars are visible in the east that were not visible the night before. Seasonal Constellations The constellations that are …
The importance of constellations. Constellations are useful because they help stargazers and astronomers recognise specific stars in the night sky. Today, constellations are less important than they were in Ancient History. In Ancient times, constellations were used to create and track the calendar so they knew when to plant crops and harvest them. How are …
The Position of Uranus in the Night Sky: 2019 to 2032 by Martin J. Powell A fter having spent almost nine years positioned in the constellation of Pisces, the Fishes, Uranus entered Aries, the Ram, in April 2018. Which constellation is ursa major? Ursa Major is the largest northern constellation and third largest constellation in …
Circumpolar stars always reside above the horizon, and for that reason, never rise nor set. All the stars at the Earth’s North Pole and South Pole are circumpolar. Meanwhile, no star is circumpolar at the equator. Which constellations are circumpolar? Circumpolar constellations seen from the northern hemisphere Ursa Major. You might not be aware of …
By Martin J. Powell F rom August 2006 to March 2010, Neptune was positioned in Capricornus, the Sea-Goat, where it had been situated since early 1998. In March 2010, Neptune briefly entered the constellation of Aquarius, the Water Carrier, spending about five months there before returning to Capricornus. What constellation is uranus in? But Uranus …