Tagged: constellation

Astronomy For Youngsters: Orion The Star Hunter

+2.8, is positioned just south of M42 and is the brightest star in Orion’s sword. It is an unequal double resolvable in compact scopes that consists of magnitude +2.9 and +6.9 components, separated by 11 arc seconds. The primary star itself is a...

Preface In: The Contemporary Hercules

According to the Roman poet Ovid, the birthday of Hercules was celebrated on the day of the winter solstice, as well as the birthdays of other calendar gods. Then it is clear why it is stated about Zeus that he illuminated the hall...