stars Archive
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M55: A Glorious Globular!
Posted on May 9, 2012 | 9 CommentsˆàA globular cluster is made of hundreds of thousands or even millions of stars packed together in a pretty compact ball. The stars in globular clusters are old and thereòÀÙs […] -
Moonlight Wonders in the May Night Sky
Posted on May 3, 2012 | No CommentsWe are well into the wonders of the spring night sky when May begins and we òÀØmayòÀÙ take advantage of the many clear nights we have been subjected to recently […] -
The Other Sirius Mystery: Red or White
Posted on April 27, 2012 | 15 CommentsToday Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky is an unmistakable blue-white in colour although it does twinkle a lot and can appear to change colour. However no one […] -
Wonders of the April Night Sky
Posted on March 29, 2012 | 3 CommentsThe month of April is fantastic month for stargazing and for astronomy in general with numerous dates to mark in your calendar. ˆàFrom Earth Day celebrated on 22 April, in […] -
The Largest Stars in the Universe
Posted on March 14, 2012 | 23 CommentsHow big is the largest known star? Compared to planets, stars will always be the overall group winners in terms of superior size. When you look at the night sky […]