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Article: METEORS, VENUS, and Those Early Summer Stars.(positions of stars and planets in late spring sky)
- Article from:
- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- May 1, 1999
- Author:
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To use the All-Sky Chart, first use a compass to find the direction you are facing -- north, south, east, or west. Turn the chart so that the direction you are facing appears at the bottom of the page. The chart will match the stars you see in the sky. The center of the chart marks the point overhead. It's best to identify the brightest stars first. The chart represents the sky as seen from mid-northern latitudes.
The full Moon of May has been called the full Flower Moon by Native Americans, probably because so many flowers are in bloom! Just look around at the green grass and the abundance of leaves on the trees, and you'll be reassured of the warm weather ...
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Article: The Sky in June
Natural History;
June 1, 1998 ;
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... ... while the star pattern was named for the mythological strongman, it is rather weak and not easy to see. The red giant star Ras Algethi (Arabic for "head of the kneeler") marks Hercules' head. Its color is a result of its relatively low temperature, about ...
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