Sagitta the Arrow and Vulpecula the Fox present an observing challenge, but these two faint constellations contain a couple of nice Messier objects.
Tag Archives: Summertime
Delphinus the Dolphin
Delphinus the Dolphin skirts along the edge of the Summer Milky Way. Look for this small prominent constellation near the star Altair.
Shower with a Friend
Have you ever showered with a friend? You might want to consider it during this year’s Perseid Meteor Shower.
Exploring the Summer Milky Way
The summer Milky Way is chocked full of spectacular gems awaiting your gaze. Take some time this summer and find a dark site away from city lights to enjoy some of the sky’s faint fuzzies.
Cygnus the Swan
We round out our tour of the Summer Triangle with Cygnus the Swan a.k.a. the Northern Cross.
Aquila the Eagle
The star Altair in the constellation Aquila the Eagle marks the second star of the Summer Triangle. Read my blog to continue your trek through the summertime sky.
Lyra the Harp
Lyra the Harp is the smallest constellation in the Summer Triangle. We’ll start this segment of our trek through the summertime asterism with Vega and Lyra the Harp.
Ophiuchus – Bearer of the Serpent
Ophiuchus is the thirteenth “unofficial” sign of the zodiac who shares a large portion of the sky with the constellation, Serpens. See if you can spot this dim constellation and his slithery companions.
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.