Signs of the Seasons
The seasonal changes 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 climate.
Signs
of the Seasons Archive |
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.
Seasonal
Skies Archive |
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.
Astronomy
Topics Archive |
Dance of the Planets
The classical planets -- Mercury, Venus, Mars,
Jupter and Saturn -- are constantly in motion in
the night sky. Sometimes these planets draw near
each other in a beautiful conjunction. Each month,
the Moon swings past the bright planets as it follows
its orbit. Stay apprised of these celestial events.
Dance of the
Planets Archive |
