Concepts in Astronomy #25. Finding Planets, Stars and Constellations: Aquarius
Finding Stars and Constellations: Aquarius
In order to find the constellation of Aquarius, a line should be traced from Aldebaran to Alrescha. This line should be continued for about 1.5 times its length. After doing that, we will be in the vicinity of the Aquarius constellation. Beta Aquarii is the brightest star in this constellation
Beta Aquarii (Sadalsuud) is a star situated 540 light years from Earth. This start has a radius 50 times that of our Sun
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Concepts in Astronomy #1. Introduction
Concepts in Astronomy #2. The Ecliptic
Concepts in Astronomy #3. The Celestial Equator
Concepts in Astronomy #4. Right Ascension
Concepts in Astronomy #5. Declination
Concepts in Astronomy #6. The Celestial Sphere
Concepts in Astronomy #7. Azimuth
Concepts in Astronomy #8. Altitude
Concepts in Astronomy #9. The Equatorial Coordinate System
Concepts in Astronomy #10. The Topocentric Coordinate System
Concepts in Astronomy #11. Equinox
Concepts in Astronomy #12. Solstice
Concepts in Astronomy #13. Rotation Period
Concepts in Astronomy #14. Orbital Period
Concepts in Astronomy #15. Axial Precession
Concepts in Astronomy #16. Axial Tilt
Concepts in Astronomy #17. Finding Planets, Stars and Constellations: Polaris
Concepts in Astronomy #18. Finding Planets, Stars and Constellations: Ursa Major and the Big Dipper
Concepts in Astronomy #19. Finding Planets, Stars and Constellations: Orion
Concepts in Astronomy #20. Finding Planets, Stars and Constellations: Sirius
Concepts in Astronomy #21. Finding Planets, Stars and Constellations: Gemini, including Pollux and Castor
Concepts in Astronomy #22. Finding Planets, Stars and Constellations: Taurus, including Aldebaran
Concepts in Astronomy #23. Finding Planets, Stars and Constellations: Aries, including Hamal
Concepts in Astronomy #24. Finding Planets, Stars and Constellations: Pisces