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The hunter or warrior constellation of Orion is especially visible in our dark winter sky. Known for his bow, broad shoulders and belt Orion also carries…
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Humans have always felt connected to the night sky. Throughout time, we have looked to the stars and found meaning. We have grouped stars into…
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Constellation Orion stands high in the south during these March evenings. Just south from the east side of the 3 stars of Orion’s belt, you may notice…
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Billions of years in the future, our Sun will become a red giant star. Its diameter will extend beyond the orbit of Venus and likely even Earth. However,…
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With Winter fast approaching, with its long cold nights, the month of December may not seem to be an ideal time for star gazing. Fortunately, those…
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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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For astronomers, it’s not all black and white…At first glance, our night skies can appear as a dark canvas illuminated with points of mono-hued light.…
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Today we discuss two giant stars that are easily observed right now and relatively close in the sky. Aldebaran is an orange giant star, while Betelgeuse…
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Autumn is a wonderful time to observe our Western Slope Skies. While the temperatures are not bitter cold, the nights are getting longer.Here in Western…