- 27 May 2016
We know the International Space station is orbiting around our planet, but unless it hits the news, we tend to forget about it…out-of-sight, out-of-mind.
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Aries means “the ram” in Latin and represents the horn of this animal. It can be found in the first quadrant of the Northern hemisphere and is located specifically between latitudes of +90° and -60°. Aries is part of the Zodiac chart and like all the Zodiac signs, it was first catalogued in the 2nd century by Ptolemy, who was a Greek astronomer.
Read the full article- 26 May 2016
Alpha Ceti has a traditional name of Menkar which derived from Arabic meaning “the nostril” of the constellation of Cetus the whale. Alpha Ceti is a very old star which is approaching the end of its life. It will eventually burn through all its core elements to become a planetary nebula with a white dwarf remnant left behind.
Read the full article- 25 May 2016
Last night Mars put on a celestial show, beaming as crisp and clear as it will be until 2018. Missed the event? Don’t worry you can still view Mars in the night sky; it will be the second or third brightest depending on the night.
Read the full article- 20 May 2016
Alpha Cephei is also called Alderamin which translates from Arabic to English as “the right arm” referring to its placement in the constellation of Cepheus, “the King.” Due to its position in the night sky, in about 5,500 years it will be an exact pole star. This star is a fast-rotator completing an orbit every 12 hours!
Read the full article- 19 May 2016
Ara is somewhat triangular in shape and covers 237 square degrees in the third quadrant of the Southern hemisphere. It falls 63rd in size and can be viewed at latitudes between +25° and -90°. Ara represents the altar to the Greek gods and derives its name from the Latin language.
Read the full article- 17 May 2016
World renowned French astrophysicist, Andre Brahic, one of the discoverers of Neptune’s rings, died in Paris Sunday (May 15th, 2016) at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy of research and books.
Read the full article- 13 May 2016
Did you miss the Mercury transit around the Sun on May 9th? Even if you didn’t. this time-lapsed video by NASA shows a one-of-kind look at this amazing phenomenon. Check it out!
Read the full article- 13 May 2016
Aquila is a loose triangular-shaped constellation covering 652 square degrees in the fourth quadrant of the Northern hemisphere (near the celestial equator). It can be viewed at latitudes between +90° and -75°. Aquila represents the eagle of the Roman god, Jupiter and, in fact, gets its name from the Latin word meaning “eagle.”
Read the full article- 12 May 2016
Alpha Centauri B without its companion star of Centauri A, Centauri B is the 21st brightest star in the night sky. However, with its entire system it is one of the brightest stars which can be seen from earth. The Alpha Centauri system was not discovered by astronomers, but rather a Jesuit Priest in India.
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