by Shaphan Shank | Nov 1, 2022 | 2022, 11 November, Articles & Stories, Astronomy, Constellations, Double Stars, Exploring Our Skies, Galaxies, Star Clusters, Study Guide
View the November 2022 Nature Friend Study Guide M15. Photo © Hubble and NASA. Pegasus is one of the most familiar autumn constellations. The most prominent part of the constellation is a large square of stars (~15° across) known as the Great Square of Pegasus. Many...
by Fonda S. Eby | Oct 1, 2022 | 2022, 10 October Bonus Readers' Issue, Articles & Stories, Astronomy, Constellations, Galaxies, Nebulas, Star Clusters
Beehive Cluster, M44. Photo © CC-SA-4.0. It was a cold, clear 32° F (0° C) Sunday night as my dad and I left our cozy house, bundled in warm winter clothes. Shivering, we walked out to our stargazing spot behind the shop where we would be away from lights. Immediately...