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Night Sky Navigational Aids: Orientation Without GPS or Compass

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You can figure out which direction is which by looking at the night sky. Humans have been doing this for thousands of years. And, there’s no reason why you can’t find your way today from reading the position of stars and planets. Key takeaway: Unlike stars, planets tend to move around the night sky. However, … Read more

Southern Hemisphere Constellations and Objects Of Interest

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There are a total of 88 constellations in the night sky. A few constellations are unique to ‘down under’. Here, the sky is ‘upside down’ compared to the northern hemisphere and groups of stars display particular patterns of interest because of the orientation and cultural significance. I mentioned how the Moon appears upside down in … Read more