Find out how to spot Sirius, the brightest star as seen from Earth. Learn the mythology behind this dazzling light and how it earned the nickname of the Dog Star. Source: https://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/sirius-the-brightest-star…
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Aquarius? Here’s your constellation
Aquarius lies in a “watery” part of the sky, near Pisces the Fish, Cetus the Whale, Eridanus the River, and Piscis Austrinus the Southern Fish. Source: https://earthsky.org/constellations/aquarius-heres-your-constellation…
Procyon is the Little Dog Star
The Dog Star, Sirius, is easy to spot because it’s the sky’s brightest star. Procyon – the other Dog Star – is near its brighter brother on the sky’s dome. Source: https://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/procyon-harbringer-of-the-dog-star…
Why Nile hasn’t changed course in 30 million years
Scientists say they’ve solved the geologic mystery of the Nile River’s unchanging path, and also discovered the river is about 30 million years old – 6 times older than previously believed. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/why-nile-river-hasnt-changed-course-age…
Nile River Formed Millions of Years Earlier Than Thought, Study Suggests
The Nile River may have emerged around 30 million years ago, driven by the motion of Earth’s mantle. Source: https://www.livescience.com/nile-river-older-than-thought.html