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stars as navigational chart

Navigational Aids in the Night Sky: A Guide For Orientating Yourself

Marcus

You’re outdoors at night and looking at the starry sky. You might try figuring out which direction is which. Humans ...

Southern Hemisphere Constellation (360 x 280 px)

Southern Hemisphere Constellations and Asterisms [+Their Cultural Significance]

Marcus

There are a total of 88 constellations in the night sky. A few constellations are unique to ‘down under’. Here, ...

stars as navigational chart

Navigational Aids in the Night Sky: A Guide For Orientating Yourself

You’re outdoors at night and looking at the starry sky. You might try figuring out which direction is which. Humans have been using the night sky to navigate for thousands of years. And, there’s no reason why you ... Read more

Southern Hemisphere Constellation (360 x 280 px)

Southern Hemisphere Constellations and Asterisms [+Their Cultural Significance]

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 ... Read more