Stars
Winter Constellations in the Northern Hemisphere
Winter Constellations in the Northern Hemisphere
Well OSU fans, it’s time to pull out the star charts and take a look at the winter constellations in the Northern Hemisphere. The winter sky is dominated by the awesome constellation, Orion and Orion can be used as the starting point for your winter constellation observing.
What Causes a Supernova Explosion?
A Supernova Explosion in Process
A supernova occurs when a super massive star explodes. It is a dramatic end to a star’s life.
Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster
Pleiades - The Seven Sisters
The Pleiades are an open star cluster found in the constellation Taurus and make their appearance in the night sky of the northern hemisphere in late autumn. This small, bright blue star cluster is also referred to as The Seven Sisters. How did they get their name?
Fall Constellations in the Northern Hemisphere
The Fall Constellations
As the days begin to get shorter and the air gets crisper, it is a great time to get outside to look at the Fall Constellations. The Fall Constellation Chart above will help you identify some of my favorite constellations in the Northern Hemisphere. Fall makes for the best constellation viewing. While the atmosphere is not quite as clear as it is in the winter, it’s an awful lot warmer!
