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3 days ago · Many asterisms feature bright stars that are easily visible to the naked eye. Identify these key stars, and then connect the dots to reveal the shape. Asterisms Through the Seasons
1 day ago · The Moon is Earth 's only natural satellite. It orbits at an average distance of 384,400 km (238,900 mi), about 30 times the diameter of Earth. Tidal forces between Earth and the Moon have over time synchronized the Moon's orbital period ( lunar month) with its rotation period ( lunar day) at 29.5 Earth days, causing the same side of the Moon ...
Jul 4, 2021 · Dark Sky Stargazing Tours. Your guide will point out all the highlights of the southern sky with a high-powered laser pointer, teach you about Maori legends of the sky, explain how to navigate and use the stars to orientate yourself, discuss places where stars are born, clarify why stars scintillate and planets don’t.
3 days ago · The sky is divided into star mansions (星 宿, xīng xiù, also translated as "lodges") and asterisms (星 官, xīng guān). The ecliptic is divided into four sectors that are associated with the Four Symbols, guardians in Chinese mythology, and further into 28 mansions.
4 days ago · These asterisms, known as decans, became visible over the course of the night, and their positions were used to track time during the night. The division of the day into 12 hours also has a base 12 origin.
3 days ago · THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE A COMMUNICATION FROM THE SPEAKER. 00:00:10. THE SPEAKER ASTERISMS, WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 26, 2024, I HEREBY MARK ALFORD TO ASK AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ON THIS DAY ...
4 days ago · Embark on a journey of discovery with the Hubble Space Telescope.
