by Shaphan Shank | Oct 22, 2021 | 2021, 10 October Bonus Reader's Issue, Articles & Stories, Astronomy, Constellations, Exploring Our Skies, Nebulas, Study Guide
Cygnus, the Swan, is one of the best-known constellations of late summer and fall. This constellation lies high overhead after dark at mid-northern latitudes during October, although it has already been well-placed for observing for the last several months. Along with...
by Shaphan Shank | Sep 3, 2021 | 2021, 09 September, Articles & Stories, Astronomy, Constellations, Exploring Our Skies, Study Guide
The Summer Triangle, a large triangle of bright stars (Deneb, Vega, and Altair), lies straight overhead on September evenings in the United States. Delphinus, Sagitta, and Vulpecula all lie in or near the Triangle. While none of these constellations are large, they...
