Constellations

February Constellations With Star Chart

February Star Chart

Star Chart

There are two February constellations that I want to highlight this month – Canis Major and Gemini.  The winter constellation star chart above will be our guide.

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January Constellations With Star Chart

January Constellations

Star Chart

We are heading into the heart of winter here in the Northern Hemisphere and the night sky is dominated by the constellation Orion.  We’ve talked about Orion in previous posts, so I thought I would concentrate on some of the lesser known constellations that can be seen during the month of January.  I’ve also included a handy star chart to guide you along the way. Read the rest of this entry >>

December Constellations In The Night Sky With Star Map

December Star Map

December Star Map

The December night sky is excellent for viewing the rising winter constellations here in the northern hemisphere.  The air is relatively clear and some of the best constellations become visible.  This month we are going to focus on  Eridanus, Cetus and Triangulum. Read the rest of this entry >>

November Constellations in the Night Sky with Star Map

November Star Map

November Star Map

November is a transition month for night sky observing.  The summer constellations are fading and the winter constellations are on the rise.   The November night sky is dominated by three popular  star groups:  Andromeda, Cassiopeia and Pisces. Read the rest of this entry >>