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Constellations: Hercules and Lyra

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Although the 5th largest constellation in the sky, Hercules is not very prominent. It represents a kneeling man with one foot on the head of the dragon Draco.Look out for M13…

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Constellations: Cygnus

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Also known as The Northern Cross, Cygnus is a constellation of the Northern Hemisphere. Cygnus represents a flying swan located in the Milky Way. The principal star, Deneb, which marks…

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Constellations: Pegasus

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Pegasus is easily recognised by 4 stars which form a large square known as The Great Square of Pegasus. One of the stars of the Great Square used to be…

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Constellations: Andromeda, Cassiopeia and Perseus

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AndromedaAndromeda is a bright constellation, visible all year round in the northern hemisphere (circumpolar.) and represents the figure of a woman with arms outstretched. It contains the famous spiral galaxy…

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Leonid Meteors Outburst (2009) – Mark Stronge

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This year's annual display of the Leonid meteor shower occurs from 10th to 21st November, with the broad peak of activity occurring during Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th. According to…

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