Hydra
The largest of the 88 modern constellations, Hydra measures 1303 square degrees. Neighboring constellations include Libra, Centaurus, and Cancer. It was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy and is…
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What are each planetary moon system named after?
Although some might not realize it, but for every planet in the solar system that has moons, there is a pattern followed for naming. Therefore, if a new moon were to be discovered for one…
Top 4 Places Within 2 Hours of Hillsboro, Oregon
Here is a list of the Top 4 Dark Sky Sites within a 2 hour drive of Hillsboro, Oregon that are well recognized as good locations to visit and explore. There are other locations that…
Planetary Opposition In 2023
August 27 – Saturn at Opposition. The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than any other time of the year…
Future Considerations For Heavy Industry In Space
With the space economy booming, there is one sector that always seems to be just on the horizon. Space heavy manufacturing has always been something that gets interest by those such as Jeff Bezos. But…
Top 6 Easiest Spiral Galaxies To View
When looking in the sky, there are several easy and well known spiral galaxies that are visible from the Pacific Northwest and other Northern Hemisphere observing locations. A spiral galaxy is a class of galaxy originally described…
Centaurus
Located in the southern sky, Centaurus is a bright constellation that is one of the largest constellations. Centaurus was included among the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd-century astronomer Ptolemy, and remains one of the 88 modern constellations. Centaurus belongs…
Top 4 Dark Sky Sites Within 2.5 Hours Of Spokane, Washington
Here is a list of the Top 4 Dark Sky Sites within a 2.5 hour drive of Spokane, Washington that are well recognized as good locations to visit and explore. There are other locations that…
Eclipse Day – 2024 and More! An Amazing Encyclopedia Of Knowledge
Curious about how to avoid mistakes while viewing, photographing, or videoing the 2024 total solar eclipse? Looking to understand what to expect when viewing the eclipse as 2024 will be your first time viewing an…
Sagitta
Located in the northern sky, the constellation Sagitta is dim but distinctive. The name Sagitta in Latin means “arrow”, but should not be confused with the larger constellation of Sagittarius, the archer. Sagitta was included among the…