Nomadic Space Nerd: a blog about astronomy.
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Aries
Aries is the 39th biggest constellation in the night sky and is one of the 13 zodiac constellations. Its brightest star is α Arietis (A.K.A. Hamal) representing the head of the ram with it’s neighbors β Arietis and γ Arietis(A.K.A. Mesartim). It is fully visible from 90°N to 58°S and is best seen from November…
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Ara
Ara is the 63rd largest constellation in the night sky and is found mid-latitude in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s brightest star is α Arae at a magnitude of 3.0.
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Aquila
Aquila is the 22nd largest constellation in the night sky and sits right on the celestial equator.
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Aquarius
Aquarius is the 10th largest constellation in the night sky. It is best visible from latitudes 65°N to 86°S and is best seen from June to July. The brightest star in Aquarius is α Aquarii (Sadalmelik). Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula (NGC 7293). The Helix Nebula is the closest planetary nebula…
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Apus
Apus is the 67th biggest constellation in the night sky. It is best seen between latitudes 7°N and 90°S. Its brightest star is α Apodis with a magnitude of 3.8. Apus is best known for the double star δ Apodis. This wide double can easily be split with binoculars or even very keen eyes. δ Apodis consists of two…
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Antlia
Antlia is the 62nd largest constellation in the night sky. It’s best seen between latitudes 49°N and 90°S in March and April. The brightest star is a Antilae with a maghitude of 4.3. Antlia is where you can find the Southern Ring Nebula. The Southern Ring Nebula is a nebula lying about 2,000…
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Venus
Venus is the second planet from the Sun and the hottest planet in the Solar System because of its dense cloud cover and high CO² levels.
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Mercury
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It is the smallest planet in the Solar System and is the second hottest. It has many craters.
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Andromeda
Andromeda is the 19th largest constellation in the night sky. The brightest star in Andromeda (Alpheratz) is α Andromedae with a magnitude of 2.1. It is best seen between latitudes 90ºN and 37ºS. in October and November. Andromeda is home to our closest neighbor galaxy: The Andromeda Galaxy. The Andromeda Galaxy…