Articles written by Paola Mendoza & Erik Ryan

Paola Mendoza and Erik Ryan|Updated Dec 8, 2021

During late fall and early winter, observers in the northern hemisphere have an opportunity to see the 24th largest constellation by area: Perseus the Hero. To locate it, draw an imaginary line from the circumpolar constellation of Cassiopeia (the “W”) to the zodiacal stellar grouping known as Taurus. Except for the two end points, the entire length of this line resides within Perseus. Look for it overhead during the evening hours this month. Perseus contains eight stars wit... Full story