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Beta Ursae Majoris – Star Facts

- 26 November 2019

Beta Ursae Majoris makes up part of ‘the Big Dipper’ and is 10 million years-old. This star is one of the hottest and has 3.4 times the radius of the Sun and is 50 times more luminous. It’s also known as Alkaid and Benetnash from the Arabic meaning ‘the leaders of the daughters of the bier’.

Beta Tauri – Star Facts

- 21 November 2019

Beta Tauri has the traditional name of Elnath which is derived from Arabic (al-nath) meaning ‘butting’ and is in reference to the bull’s horns of the Taurus constellation. When searching for Elnath, look for the ‘V’ shape of Taurus the Bull. Once you have located this pattern, Beta Tauri is the Northernmost star representing the bull’s left horn.

Beta Pegasi – Star Facts

- 13 November 2019

Beta Pegasi is the second brightest star in its home constellation shining 1,500 times that of the Sun. Its traditional name of Scheat comes from Arabic meaning ‘the upper arm’. Arabian astronomers have also named this star Mankib al Faras meaning ‘the horse’s shoulder’. This star loses mass each year expanding it to 3,500 time the radius of the Sun.

The Countdown to Christmas Begins

- 11 November 2019

As the colder weather approaches, the department stores are busy reminding us that Christmas is coming. Their shelves are full of fun must-have items that seem like a good idea today, but you inevitably end up regretting come Christmas day.