News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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November night skies hold much in store for the stargazers of Sisters. Keep an eye out for some spectacular celestial events this month. Cetus the Sea Monster is our featured constellation. To others this star pattern is known as "The Whale." History documents the fact that this constellation has been depicted in many different ways. Greek mythology tells of Cetus the Sea Monster being released by Poseidon. The god of the sea became angered by the claims of Queen Cassiopeia.... Full story
Our expansive night sky holds many prominent constellations. Most, however, can only be seen during certain times of the year. Such is not the case for the featured constellation this month. Ursa Minor, also known as the Smaller Bear, or the Little Dipper, is a circumpolar constellation when viewed from the mid-latitudes in the northern hemisphere. This means that the stars that comprise Ursa Minor never set below the horizon. In fact, the north celestial pole itself resides... Full story
