New Horizons provided what will be the only close-up images of Pluto many of us will see in our lifetimes. The new feature names from the International Astronomical Union recognize the mission’s forerunners in Earth and space mythology and history. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/iau-approves-new-pluto-feature-names-2019…
Tag: Underworld
Ophiuchus, 13th constellation of zodiac
The sun passes in front of Ophiuchus each year from about November 30 to December 18. Source: https://earthsky.org/sky-archive/ophiuchus-highest-on-august-evenings-2…
Scorpius? Here’s your constellation
The Scorpion in the sky and in mythology. Here’s everything you need to know. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/scorpius-heres-your-constellation…
Moon and Spica on June 11 and 12
Spica is the brightest star in Virgo the Maiden. Learn this stars place in starlore, here. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-and-spica-on-june-11-and-12…