Piscis Austrinus

Piscis Austrinus

Located in the southern hemisphere, the constellation Piscis Austrinus is  Latin for “the southern fish.” This is different than the larger constellation of Pisces, which represents a pair of fishes. Before the 20th century, the constellation was also…


Puppis

Puppis

Located in the southern sky, the constellation Puppis was originally part of the larger constellation Argo Navis. Argo Navis was broken into 3 parts, with Puppis being the largest constellation in square degrees. It is…


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27 Interesting 2024 Solar Eclipse Facts

Here are 27 interesting facts specifically about the April 8th, 2024 total solar eclipse. In addition to the usual weird activity during these events, there are some interesting things about the 2024 event that make…




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Constellation Visibility In The Pacific Northwest

Although the IAU created 88 modern constellations, it is not possible to view all 88 from the Pacific Northwest. Some of them are only partially visible, while others are completely visible. As part of the…


Spruce Goose

Spruce Goose Post Flight History

As part of the 75 year anniversary of the flight of the Spruce Goose, we are taking a look at the Spruce Goose in a 3 part series. This is the third and final article…


Microscopium

Microscopium

Microscopium is a constellation that lies in the Southern Hemisphere. It was created in the 18th century by French astronomer Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille. The name is a Latinised form of the Greek word for microscope. The stars in the constellation are of…


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3 Spooky Space Facts: Halloween Edition

Since Halloween is coming up, lets take a look at some of the spookiest space science available and why it is so spooky. Some traditional Halloween themed stories of Vampires and Zombies are not just…