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What’s Written in the Sky? 8 Greek Constellation Myths!

With time, these recognizable clusters of stars were organized into constellations, which became the original compass for travelers both at sea and on the ground. But there’s more to constellations than their practical function.

Celestia User Guide: a Free 3D Space Exploration Program

Travel through time, explore constellations and view details as small as a spacecraft or as vast as the Milky Way or beyond in Celestia, zooming in and out and changing perspective as you wish. The program is available for Microsoft Windows , macOS , and Linux , and it’s absolutely FREE.

8 Influential Ancient Sumerian Inventions You Should Know

Advanced Astronomy The Sumerians were also the first to record the names of the constellations and are believed to have first done so by about 2000 BC. The zodiacal constellations, the ones that the Sun, Moon, and planets all pass through, were the most significant to the Sumerians.

These Comics Unveil the Universe One Joke at a Time

Each comic strip covers various aspects of space, ranging from black holes to constellations, ensuring that you will acquire knowledge while also having a good time. So, scroll down and have fun! Click on images to enlarge 1. 2.

New Black Hole Detected and It’s Extremely Close to Earth

[related_articles] A telescope’s view of the constellation Telescopium, the constellation of HR6819 ( Image Source: ESO / Digitized Sky Survey 2 ) Another unusual aspect is that this star system is actually close enough for people in the southern hemisphere to actually be able to spot it on a clear night

These Pictures Will Put the Awe of the Universe in You

You probably know the Orion constellation and can point it out in the night sky. The famed belt of Orion is also the spot of one of the brightest nebulae we know of Source: Raul Villaverde Fraile 7. This amazing celestial eye is the Helix Nebula.

These Amazing Astronomy Photos Will Leave You Speechless!

Mosaic of the Great Orion and Running Man Nebula by Miguel Angle Garcia Borrella and Lluis Romero Ventura The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula situated in the Milky Way, south of Orion’s Belt in the constellation of Orion.

There's an Incredible Universe Out There...

Orion is one of the most recognized constellations in the night sky; it can be seen from around the world. In this constellation, you will find an asterism, or group of stars, commonly referred to as Orion's Belt. In the U.S. you are most likely to get a view of Orion's Belt in January around 9 pm.

16 Of the Best Astronomy Photographs Ever Taken

The Veil Nebula a large, intricate supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus, which is often referred to as the Cygnus Loop. 5. Leonardo Sens, a photographer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, waited three years to get this incredible shot 6. 

The Unbelievable Beauty of the Night's Sky...

Hercshel 36: The Heart of the Lagoon by Leslo Francis, Hungary About 5,000 light years away is the star constellation called the Lagoon Nebula, right on the star cluster making up Sagittarius.

Your Full Guide to the November Meteor Shower

This meteor shower gets its name from the Leo constellation: the meteors seem to originate from it. The meteor shower will last throughout the entire month, peaking on the night of Wednesday, November 17 and the early morning of Thursday, November 18, 2021 . Where to Watch?

15 Stunning Photos That Reveal the Beauty of Outer Space

The Rosette Nebula is a star-forming region in the constellation of Monoceros. It's a beautiful, colorful cloud of gas and dust. 13. A tower of plasma on the Sun, taller than four Earth diameters. 14. The first ever direct image of another multi planet star system. 15. A 16K picture of the Moon.

Behold the Colorful and Unearthly Beauty of Our Universe!

This cluster of orange lights is a nebula located about 20,000 light-years away, deep within the constellation Carina, and contains a central cluster of huge, very hot stars, which create these points of light, and called NGC 3603.

I Never Knew the Origin of These Common Words!

It refers to the “Great Bear” (also known as the “Big Dipper” or Ursa Major), a constellation that remains in the same place year-round in the northern sky. Source Canopy comes from the Greek word for mosquito – “konops”.

New Medicine Offers Fresh Hope for Alzheimer's Patients

The constellation of clinical and biomarker results indicates the potential for long-term disease modification. We are grateful to the patients, caregivers, and investigators who participated in this landmark study,” they added.

Witness the Raw Beauty of Nature in These Incredible Pics

"Constellation of Eagle Rays" by Henley Spiers Image source: NPOTY In this photo, you can see a group of spotted rays in the Maldives swimming side by side in a unique pattern. It was one of the winners in the Animal category. 12.