Orion is an exceptional constellation to see in the nightime sky and has some fine objects in its belt and sword region.
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Sagittarius – the Centaur
The center of the Milky Way Galaxy is located just off the spout of the Sagittarius teapot. Dozens of faint fuzzies reside in this region of the summer sky for the recreational astronomer.
Scorpius the Scorpion
During mid to late June, look toward the south-southeast sky after dark and you will find the bright reddish star Antares in Scorpius the Scorpion.
The Summer Triangle
Exploring the Summer Skies is intimately linked to the Summer Triangle; summer’s most distinctive asterism.
Do You See What I See?
How good is your eyesight? When you look up into the night sky, do you see any stars that appear very close together? Take this visual acuity test with the double star Mizar and some interesting facts.
Visible Stars with Planets
On any give night an observer can see several thousand stars from a dark site. How many of those stars contain planets and can you see those stars in your night sky?
Coma Berenices – The Lost Lock of Hair
Of the 88 constellations, Coma Berenices is the only one which has a story truly based on historical characters. Read my blog to find out where you can spot this constellation in the night sky and hear its very own love story.
Spring Sky Star-hop
The Great Bear Ursa Major (a.k.a. the Big Dipper) is a great navigational tool in the spring sky. Find out how to use this grouping of stars to spy other stars and constellations.
Heavenly Triangle
This life is good, but the best is yet to come! We will get through this.
Cancer the Crab
Cancer the Crab lies in an inconspicuous part of the spring sky, but can be easily found if you find Leo the Lion. Within Cancer is a very nice open star cluster easily visible to the unaided eye.