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The first constellation most of us are able to find in the night sky is Ursa Major, the Great Bear. Most people know the brighter stars as the Big Dipper…
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, near Montrose, CO, is an excellent place to observe night skies free from light pollution. When it comes to…
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Binary StarsNext time you see the Big Dipper out of the corner of your eye, take a look at the star in the middle of the handle. If you have decent…
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Navigating the Night SkyThe Big Dipper is a great starting point for learning the night sky. Located near the pole of the sky, it never completely sets or…