The Classical Astronomy Update
A Free Email Newsletter of Astronomy

Become one of the many Christian homeschool families learning the night sky with the Classical Astronomy Update. Stay aware of astronomy events visible with the unaided eye, and learn to understand the seasonal changes in the sky.

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The regular feature departments in the Classical Astronomy Update include:

Signs of the Seasons
The seasonal changes we all observe are brought about by the annual cycle of the Sun. Learn about the solstices and equinoxes, and how the Sun's apparent motion through the constellations brings about the seasonal variations in daylight and weather.

Seasonal Skies
The constellations visible in the evening sky change from season to season. Learn how to identify the star patterns of the constellations visible for each season of the year.

Dance of the Planets
Many people do not realize that the classical planets -- Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupter and Saturn -- are among the brightest objects in the sky after the Sun and Moon, easily visible with the unaided eye. Sometimes these planets draw near each other in a beautiful conjunction. But each month, the Moon swings past the bright planets as it follows its orbit. Stay apprised of these celestial events.

Astronomy Topics
There is a rich tradition of Classical Astronomy in western culture. There is much fact and folklore that touches our lives in many ways. Learn the interesting topics in Classical Astronomy that are not generally to know in our generation today.

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