Here, Astrophotographer, Pete Richardson has captured the Cassini Division and weather patterns, as well as Saturn's Hexagon in remarkable detail. (Image credit: Peter Richardson) Of course, there are several factors to consider when observing the planets. Light pollution will create less contrast ...
Here’s a good night to spot two very bright stars in the night sky by indulging in one of the most famous star hops. Start withArcturus, the brightest star in theconstellation Boötes, which is now rising in the east as the sun sets in the west — a sure sign that spring has arr...
According to the “honeycomb conjecture” in mathematics, hexagons are the most efficient shape for tiling the plane. If you want to fully cover a surface using tiles of a uniform shape and size, while keeping the total length of the perimeter to a minimum, hexagons are the ...
but mostly clear where it mattered, namely theWinter Hexagonand I brought out my 18x70 Astroluxe to view the winter celestial wonders. I was able to see all three Auriga Messiers, the Great Nebula in Orion was spectacular, as was the entirety of Orion’s Sword. Collin...
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