Constellations

Andromeda

A constellation is a group of stars that, when seen from Earth, form a pattern. The stars in the sky are divided into 88 constellations.

Constellations have been documented in many different forms, such as pottery, coins, and other items dating back to 4000 B.C. The Greek poet Aratus of Soli gave a verse description of 44 constellations in his Phaenomena. The Greek astronomer and mathematician Ptolemy, in his Almagest, described 48 constellations, of which 47 are known today by the same name.

Depending on your location, different constellations can be seen for each season.

Personally, I like looking for Deep Sky Objects like the Orion Nebula, which is still within the Milky Way, the Andromeda Galaxy, and other Messier Objects.

Once you have found Andromeda, ~ find the giant Andromeda Galaxy. Its large size should make it pretty easy to find. ~ You should take a second to think about the size of what your are seeing. This galaxy is over 250,000 light years across, which makes it more than twice as large as our own Milky Way galaxy. It’s very impressive.

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