What is your favorite Constellation?
I have listed fourteen of my favorites to vote on. If you are a little foggy on the names of some of the constellations, or remembering which are which, you can get some help by clicking: Here!
I decided to go with an astronomy related poll this year, since in 2009, my interest in space was renewed. We went to the MetroParks for several night lectures during the year and even saw on separate occasions, the rings of Saturn, and Jupiter. On the night we observed Jupiter, four of it's moons were visible, and the telescope was so good, that I can even see some of the stripes on the planet. It was pretty cool!
If you vote for 'Other', please leave a comment as to which constellation you like that is not on the list. Any comments on what constellations you like and why, would be greatly appreciated. Plus then I'll tell you mine, and why...
Enjoy, and keep watching the night sky!
McDoogle
Your Challenge: The night sky photo contains a constellation. Do you see it? Can you tell which one it is??? It is in the list of constellations to vote on. Bonus points to the person you figures it out first!
The Plough is my favorite constellation. It is known by that in the British Isles.
ReplyDeleteI think the constellation you can see in the night sky photo is Taurus.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is Taurus in the night sky picture.
ReplyDeleteVery good.
The nearby star cluster Pleiades was a hint.
My favorite constellation and the one I voted for was Orion.
ReplyDeleteOrion dominates the Winter night sky, slowly walking from the east to the west, bringing behind him hope of Spring with each passing step.
Also, Orion (much like the Big Dipper) is a guidepost to finding other constellations. Gemini is above Orion's head. Follow Orion's sword to find Canis Major (containing the brightest star, Sirius), and Canis Minor if you follow Orion's shoulders. Orion's belt points toward Taurus.
Also, Orion is easy to recognize and find every clear night!