News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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As we move into the month of March there are new objects to focus on in the night sky. Out of the many constellations that can be seen, the one to look out for is Pyxis, the constellation referred to as the Mariner's Compass. It is surrounded by the constellations Puppis, Hydra, Vela, and Antlia, and is best seen in the evening at around nine o'clock in the southern sky. Pyxis is made up of three main stars; Alpha Pyxidis, Beta Pyxidis, and Gamma Pyxidis. The Alpha star is a... Full story
Though the weather is getting colder as winter approaches, a clear night sky won't fail to impress. Astronomically speaking, November is probably best known for the annual Leonid meteor shower that occurs mid-month. What is particularly noteworthy about this shower is that it has produced some of the greatest meteor displays ever seen. These meteors are associated with a trail of dust and ice left behind by comet Temple-Tuttle. When the earth arrives at a point in its orbit... Full story
As the autumnal equinox approaches, the nights come sooner giving us more time to go out and enjoy the night sky. The sun stands directly above the earth's equator at 7:21 a.m. PDT on September 22 on its journey into the southern hemisphere, marking the first day of the new season. At this time, the axis of Earth's rotation is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun but instead is perpendicular to the sun's rays. This results in the length of days and nights being nearly... Full story
