Category: Constellations
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Centaurus
Centaurus is the 9th largest constellation in the night sky. Its brightest star is α Centauri(Rigil Kentaurus) at a magnitude of 0.0. It is best visible from latitudes 25N to 90S during months April through June. The most interesting object to gaze at with binoculars or a telescope is ω Centauri. Otherwise known is NGC 5139, ω Centauri…
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Fun Fact Friday: 5/27/22
Using constellations and asterisms to find other stars/constellations is used worldwide by many astronomers and can be very helpful when used.
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Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia is the 25th largest constellation in the night sky.
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Chamaeleon
Chamaeleon is the 79th largest constellation in the night sky.
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Canis Major
Canis Major is the 43rd biggest constellation in the night sky. It’s brightest star, Sirius (a.k.a. α Canis Majoris), is part of the winter triangle along with Betelgeuse in Orion, and Procyon in Canis Minor. It’s best seen from January to February at latitudes 56°N to 90°S.
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Cepheus
Cepheus is the 27th largest constellation in the night sky. Its brightest star is α Cephei with a magnitude of 2.5. It’s best seen from September to October at latitudes 90°N to 1°S. It’s recognizable by the shape of a distorted tower. It is located in between Cassiopeia and Draco. Cepheus is most well…
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Canis Minor
Canis Minor is a two-star constellation while being the 71st smallest constellation in the night sky.
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Cetus
Cetus is the 4th biggest constellation in the night sky.
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Capricornus
Capricornus is the 33rd largest constellation in the night sky.
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Carina
Carina is the 34th largest constellation in the night sky.