CYGNUS CONSTELLATION

Sagas in the Sky explores some of the stories behind the celestial objects in the night sky. In this episode, we look at stories connected to the constellation Leo and its bright star Regulus.

Psychologists have discovered that experiencing awe inspiring moments change us as humans. Planets and stars have been providing many such moments through human history, but new technology might be changing our relationship with the night sky. Jo's book "The Human Cosmos" is out now - https://geni.us/kJCTkA Watch the Q&A: https://youtu.be/zIF_GrfRxrI From Medieval monks grappling with the nature of time and Tahitian sailors navigating by the stars, to discoveries of how light reveals the chemical composition of the sun and Einstein's work on spacetime, humanity has always been inextricably linked to the wider cosmos. Humans have been in awe of the cosmos for the last 20,000 years. Our innate relationship with the stars shaped who we are. Our art, religious beliefs, social status, scientific advances and even our biology. Jo Marchant, PhD, is an award-winning journalist, speaker and author of the New York Times bestseller 'Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body' (https://geni.us/pPrwNi). Her writing explores the nature of humanity and our universe, from the science of the mind-body connection and the mysteries of past civilisations to the awesome power of the night sky. This talk and Q&A was recorded by the Royal Institution on 3 November 2020. --- A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially: János Fekete, Mehdi Razavi, Mark Barden, Taylor Hornby, Rasiel Suarez, Stephan Giersche, William Billy Robillard, Scott Edwardsen, Jeffrey Schweitzer, Gou Ranon, Christina Baum, Frances Dunne, jonas.app , Tim Karr, Adam Leos, Michelle J. Zamarron, Andrew Downing, Fairleigh McGill, Alan Latteri, David Crowner, Matt Townsend, Anonymous , Andrew McGhee, Roger Shaw, Robert Reinecke, Paul Brown, Lasse T. Stendan, David Schick, Joe Godenzi, Dave Ostler, Osian Gwyn Williams, David Lindo, Roger Baker, Greg Nagel, and Rebecca Pan. --- The Ri is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and Tumblr: http://ri-science.tumblr.com/ Our editorial policy: http://www.rigb.org/home/editorial-policy Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page are Amazon affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.

Monoceros the Unicorn is classified as a modern constellation since it was named in 1612 by Dutch Uranographer Petrus Plancius. It is a very faint constellation and dark skies are needed to see it. It has a host of celestial objects within its boundaries, including the Rosette Nebula, Messier 50, and the Christmas Tree Nebula. Learn how to find this constellation using the Winter Triangle Asterism. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - History of Monoceros 3:18 - Pattern of Monoceros 7:27 - Celestial Objects of Monoceros (Rosette Nebula, NGC 2244, NGC 2264, Christmas Tree Nebula, Cone Nebula, Snowflake Nebula, and Fox Fur Nebula) 13:50 - Review of Monoceros 15:58 - Photo Attributes Thank you to David Cocklin for allowing me to use his photos for this video. Check his work out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/David_A_Cocklin LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: "Asterisms - Common star patterns in the night sky" https://youtu.be/5UWeTQmG__8 "Orion the Hunter (Advanced) - Legends, pattern, celestial objects" https://youtu.be/awjnSeK6nS4 "How to Find Canis Major the Great Dog Constellation" https://youtu.be/FOYudAigtRY _____________________ YOUTUBE CONSTELLATIONS PLAYLIST: "Stargazing Basics Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SwhAIx0LYDMlofak4Z_4nuH “Circumpolar Constellations Playlist“: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzCZp1R6IqdhMS-UdM151x_ "Zodiacal Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2Syr4A86nBvUdMygTh7NtzJM "Stars Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzR2SiJZSSuFcwmgzkX-g-x "Winter Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SyJPQYBvnVfQUSK5ma5baFm "Spring Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SywM0Pt7bOezahCymk4L2YO "Summer Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SyzZNdRBvw42eRw8lD5du9k "Autumn Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzzQZljy3On3KWxAC99LROT "Celestial Objects Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzESHZzNCe_lxmcrjgsAaCk "Celestial Events Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2Sw2hTPPAXYefTQFbT02-KWE "Educational Resources for Astronomy" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SxGZd_PB3NW9MnhQW8lsiy- "Astronomy on the Big Island of Hawai'i" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SwkNsfIcalaBFoMs4Qwm-EF _____________________ RECOMMENDED TOOLS: 100,000 Stars Simulation: Visit https://stars.chromeexperiments.com/ to use and explore this star simulation. _____________________ SUBSCRIBE to Learn the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/c/learnthesky?sub_confirmation=1 SUPPORT this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnthesky _____________________ FREE STARGAZING GUIDE. Are you interested in learning more about the night sky and observation techniques? Do you want to know what you see when you look up at the stars? Discover steps and methods I use to identify the constellations in the sky and take a deeper look at the objects that are hidden from the naked eye. Included in this guide are star maps for the northern and southern hemisphere, 2021 moon calendar (to help you plan your stargazing sessions -- new moons are the best!), and useful stargazing tips. Sign up for your free stargazing guide: https://www.learnthesky.com/pl/245519 CLASSES: Do you want to learn about the sky in greater detail and need a guide? Visit https://www.learnthesky.com/ to learn about free lessons and classes offered seasonally. _____________________ Social links - Visit and say hi! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnthesky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnthesky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/learnthesky #learnthesky #stargazing #constellations #stars #keeplookingup🔭

Welcome to the Orion Explorer, a guided trip of a group of stars and nebulae right in our neighborhood. You choose where to explore, and a radio astronomer talks to you about each stop. The many experts you will meet along your tour are the real people who have helped us better understand the wonders of the Orion Constellation. We will update those stories as we learn more, and we will also add more stops on your tour, so keep checking in for the latest additions. To begin your tour of Orion, choose any button on the map beneath or browse the list of tour stops at the right: https://public.nrao.edu/explore/milky-way-explorer. Discover more about Our Milky Way Galaxy on our website: https://public.nrao.edu/radio-astronomy/our-milky-way-galaxy/ The Orion Explorer was inspired by Green Bank astronomer Ron Maddalena's Tour of Orion. Credits: Alexandra Angelich, Tania Burchell, Jeff Hellerman, BIll Saxton, Deepika Nagaraj, Jessica Geist, and Maria Temming (NRAO/AUI/NSF). Additional multimedia delivered from: Axel Mellinger; Rogelio Bernal Andreo; NASA, ESA, M. Robberto (STScI/ESA) and the Hubble Space Telescope Orion Treasury Project Team; ESO/H. Drass et al.; David J. Schlegel, Douglas P. Finkbeiner and Marc Davis, Princeton University and University of California, Berkeley; T.M. Dame, Dap Hartmann, P. Thaddeus; ESO/C. Malin (christophmalin.com) Music: Mark Mercury.

Triangulum is a simple constellation to find in the sky if you know where to look. Many bright constellations surround it, such as Andromeda, Aries, Perseus and Cassiopeia. This ancient constellation also contains the Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:37 - New Website! New Classes! Free Stargazing Starter Guide! Check it out! 1:10 - Overview of Triangulum 2:37 - Mythology of Triangulum 4:08 - Pattern of Triangulum 8:48 - Celestial Objects of Triangulum 10:27 - Review of Triangulum 12:13 - Photo Attributes FREE STARGAZING GUIDE. Are you interested in learning more about the night sky and observation techniques? Do you want to know what you see when you look up at the stars? Discover steps and methods I use to identify the constellations in the sky and take a deeper look at the objects that are hidden from the naked eye. Included in this guide are star maps for the northern and southern hemisphere, 2021 moon calendar (to help you plan your stargazing sessions -- new moons are the best!), and useful stargazing tips. Sign up for your free stargazing guide: https://www.learnthesky.com/pl/245519 LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: "How to Find the Andromeda Constellation" https://youtu.be/yj9hqPQwxGA "How to Find the Andromeda Galaxy" https://youtu.be/iL9vreJTrfk "How to Find Aries the Ram Constellation" https://youtu.be/1voVskqaabg "How to Find Perseus the Hero Constellation" https://youtu.be/9PXYIL8b0no _____________________ YOUTUBE CONSTELLATIONS PLAYLIST: "Stargazing Basics Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SwhAIx0LYDMlofak4Z_4nuH “Circumpolar Constellations Playlist“: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzCZp1R6IqdhMS-UdM151x_ "Zodiacal Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2Syr4A86nBvUdMygTh7NtzJM "Stars Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzR2SiJZSSuFcwmgzkX-g-x "Winter Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SyJPQYBvnVfQUSK5ma5baFm "Spring Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SywM0Pt7bOezahCymk4L2YO "Summer Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SyzZNdRBvw42eRw8lD5du9k "Autumn Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzzQZljy3On3KWxAC99LROT "Celestial Objects Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzESHZzNCe_lxmcrjgsAaCk "Celestial Events Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2Sw2hTPPAXYefTQFbT02-KWE "Educational Resources for Astronomy" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SxGZd_PB3NW9MnhQW8lsiy- "Astronomy on the Big Island of Hawai'i" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SwkNsfIcalaBFoMs4Qwm-EF _____________________ SUBSCRIBE to Learn the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/c/learnthesky?sub_confirmation=1 SUPPORT this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnthesky CLASSES: Do you want to learn about the sky in greater detail and need a guide? Visit https://www.learnthesky.com/ to learn about free lessons and classes offered seasonally. _____________________ Social links - Visit and say hi! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnthesky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnthesky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/learnthesky #learnthesky #stargazing #constellations #stars #keeplookingup🔭

Sagas in the Sky explores some of the stories behind the celestial objects in the night sky. In this episode, we look at the brightest star in the sky, Sirius.

Aries the Ram is one of the faintest zodiacal constellations on the ecliptic, but it's history and legends date far back in human history. Learn what Aries looks like in the sky and easy ways to identify this constellation. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 2:41 - Pattern of Aries 8:16 - Celestial Objects of Aries 11:21 - Mythology of Aries 14:47 - Review of Aries _____________________ YOUTUBE CONSTELLATIONS PLAYLIST: "Stargazing Basics Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SwhAIx0LYDMlofak4Z_4nuH “Circumpolar Constellations Playlist“: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzCZp1R6IqdhMS-UdM151x_ "Zodiacal Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2Syr4A86nBvUdMygTh7NtzJM "Stars Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzR2SiJZSSuFcwmgzkX-g-x "Winter Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SyJPQYBvnVfQUSK5ma5baFm "Spring Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SywM0Pt7bOezahCymk4L2YO "Summer Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SyzZNdRBvw42eRw8lD5du9k "Autumn Constellations Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzzQZljy3On3KWxAC99LROT "Celestial Objects Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SzESHZzNCe_lxmcrjgsAaCk "Celestial Events Playlist" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2Sw2hTPPAXYefTQFbT02-KWE "Educational Resources for Astronomy" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SxGZd_PB3NW9MnhQW8lsiy- "Astronomy on the Big Island of Hawai'i" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8pl68pBv2SwkNsfIcalaBFoMs4Qwm-EF _____________________ RECOMMENDED TOOLS: 100,000 Stars Simulation: Visit https://stars.chromeexperiments.com/ to use and explore this star simulation. _____________________ SUBSCRIBE to Learn the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/c/learnthesky?sub_confirmation=1 SUPPORT this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnthesky CLASSES: Do you want to learn about the sky in greater detail and need a guide? Visit https://www.learnthesky.com/ to learn about free lessons and classes offered seasonally. _____________________ Social links - Visit and say hi! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnthesky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnthesky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/learnthesky #learnthesky #stargazing #constellations #stars #keeplookingup🔭

Sagas in the Sky explores some of the stories behind the stars in the night sky. In this episode, we look at the story of Pisces, the Fish.

Cygnus the Swan Constellation, also sometimes called the Northern Cross (as an asterism), is a beautiful star pattern to find in the summer months. It is part of the summer triangle asterism. The bright star Deneb, along with Vega and Altair, are the three stars the make up the summer triangle. If you can identify these stars, you can find Cygnus this way. Cygnus also sits within the Milky Way Galaxy. Be sure to look for this brilliant constellation in the summer sky. 0:33 - Introduction and Overview of Cygnus the Swan 3:00 - Star pattern of Cygnus 4:11 - Practice finding Cygnus 6:51 - More practice finding Cygnus using the Summer Triangle 8:33 - Celestial Objects of Cygnus 11:11 - Review of Cygnus 12:53 - Photo Attributes Subscribe to Learn the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/c/learnthesky?sub_confirmation=1 Do you speak another language? Help me translate my videos: http://www.youtube.com/timedtext_vide... Online Classes Available by Learn the Sky: https://www.learnthesky.com/store Support this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnthesky Website: https://www.learnthesky.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnthesky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnthesky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/learnthesky #learnthesky #keeplookingup🔭 #constellations #stargazing

Sagas in the Sky explores some of the stories behind the stars in the night sky. In this episode, we look at the stories connected to Delphinus.

Hello stargazers! Welcome to Adler Astronomy Live: Constellations! 🌌 During this LIVE virtual event we’re talking about constellations. ⭐️ Where do constellations come from? Can we invent new ones? And why are old star maps filled with impressive renditions of animals, human figures, and other real and imaginary objects? 🤩 Join us for a conversation about the art and science of constellations and find out how YOU can help us understand their history with the Adler’s Mapping Historic Skies project! 💛 Support the Adler Planetarium and join our virtual gala on September 12: https://give.adlerplanetarium.org/celestialball 💬 How did we do? Help us improve future programs: https://bit.ly/3ltqYiH 🔭Connect with us and our community wherever you are. Look up with these activities and resources: https://bit.ly/2AdzYoY 🌌 Get involved with Adler Zooniverse by identifying constellations from the Adler's collections with the Mapping Historic Skies project: https://bit.ly/30pWx4L 🖍 We've unleashed the Celestial Zoo coloring book! Bring these celestial creatures to life while learning a fun fact or two about them along the way: https://bit.ly/3c0otOB 📸: What do you see when you look at our sky? Explore out online exhibit “Pictures in the Sky”: https://bit.ly/2UtnrET 🏛 Learn more about the artifacts featured in this episode: https://bit.ly/32vCzFh Object P-188: Southern Hemisphere Planisphere: Object QB65 .B29 1661 OVSZ: Bayer Star Atlas Object W-51 : Pocket Orrery and Tellurian Object M-363: Compendium Object A-155: Middle Eastern Celestial Globe Object P-69: Chinese Star Chart #Astronomy #Constellations #AskAdler

Cepheus is a circumpolar constellation that lies close to the constellation of Cassiopeia and can be seen all year round in the northern hemisphere. Look for Cepheus next to Cassiopeia in the sky. Both Cassiopeia and Cepheus are connected through their mythologies. Learn how to identify this constellation and the celestial objects that sit within its boundaries. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:57 - Pattern of Cepheus 4:21 - Using Cassiopeia to Find Cepheus 7:04 - Celestial Objects of Cepheus 8:20 - Mythology of Cepheus (Greek Mythology) 10:07 - Review of Cepheus 11:27 - Photo Attributes _____________________ SUBSCRIBE to Learn the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/c/learnthesky?sub_confirmation=1 SUPPORT this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnthesky FREE STARGAZING GUIDE. Are you interested in learning more about the night sky and observation techniques? Do you want to know what you see when you look up at the stars? Discover steps and methods I use to identify the constellations in the sky and take a deeper look at the objects that are hidden from the naked eye. Included in this guide are star maps for the northern and southern hemisphere, 2021 moon calendar (to help you plan your stargazing sessions -- new moons are the best!), and useful stargazing tips. Sign up for your free stargazing guide: https://www.learnthesky.com/pl/245519 CLASSES: Do you want to learn about the sky in greater detail and need a guide? Visit https://www.learnthesky.com/ to learn about free lessons and classes offered seasonally. _____________________ Social links - Visit and say hi! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnthesky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnthesky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/learnthesky

Sagas in the Sky explores some of the stories behind the stars in the night sky. In this episode, we look at the stories connected to Aquarius.

Altair is the brightest star of the constellation Aquila, which gives it the alpha designation. Altair is unique in the sense that it rotates quickly -- every 9 hours -- which gives the star an oblate spherical shape. It is fairly close to our own solar system at 16.7 light-years away, which is why it is bright in our sky. Learn more about the spectral class and shape of this beautiful star. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction to Aquila 1:10 - Introduction to Altair 1:25 - Characteristics of Altair (Spectral Class and Shape) 2:24 - Direct Image of Altair 3:08 - Star map of Aquila 4:12 - Alpha, Beta and Gamma stars of Aquila 5:11 - Poem "Altair" by Karle Wilson Baker 7:10 - Practice finding Aquila using the Summer Triangle 8:17 - More practice finding Aquila and Altair 9:53 - Outro About Altair Direct Image of Altair: Altair By Altair_PR_image6.jpg: Ming Zhao, John Monnierderivative work: [[User:Omnidom 999|Omnidoom 999]] [[User Talk:Omnidom 999|'''ⁿسالكانⁿ''']] (talk) - Altair_PR_image6.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6026702 Altair and Sun Comparison: By User:Omnidoom 999 - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3625826 Alpha, Beta and Gamma Stars of Altair: By J. Aleu - Altair, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=68280873 Karle Wilson Baker: By Sarah R. Jackson - http://cets.sfasu.edu/story/founders/Sept6/KWB_Star.html, Public Domain, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23192988 Summer Triangle wide field view: By NASA, ESACredit: A. Fujii - http://www.spacetelescope.org/images/heic0720c/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7016374 _____________________ SUBSCRIBE to Learn the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/c/learnthesky?sub_confirmation=1 SUPPORT this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnthesky FREE STARGAZING GUIDE. Are you interested in learning more about the night sky and observation techniques? Do you want to know what you see when you look up at the stars? Discover steps and methods I use to identify the constellations in the sky and take a deeper look at the objects that are hidden from the naked eye. Included in this guide are star maps for the northern and southern hemisphere, 2021 moon calendar (to help you plan your stargazing sessions -- new moons are the best!), and useful stargazing tips. Sign up for your free stargazing guide: https://www.learnthesky.com/pl/245519 CLASSES: Do you want to learn about the sky in greater detail and need a guide? Visit https://www.learnthesky.com/ to learn about free lessons and classes offered seasonally. _____________________ Social links - Visit and say hi! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnthesky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnthesky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/learnthesky

Sagas in the Sky explores some of the stories behind the stars in the night sky. In this episode, we look at the stories connected to Aquila, the Eagle.

What does the most amazing nebula in the sky look like in 3d? And what do we know about this incredible birthplace of baby stars and planets? Phil LaMarr takes us on a journey to the great nebula in the constellation of Orion with his astronomy guests Jessica Harris and Frank Summers. Together they peel back the mysteries of this beautiful spectacle and explain how we can figure out what a two-dimensional picture of a nebula might look like in 3D! The make sure to explore the Orion Nebula for yourself at: universeunplugged.org/video/astroviz-orion PHIL LAMARR (Host) A Los Angeles native, Phil is an alumnus of Yale University and The Groundlings Theater and perhaps is best known as one of the original cast members of MAD TV, as “Hermes” on FUTURAMA, as "Marvin" in PULP FICTION, “Green Lantern” on JUSTICE LEAGUE and as the voice of SAMURAI JACK. For over 30 years Phil has thrilled audiences with his work on camera and behind the microphone on TV shows such as STATIC SHOCK, FAMILY GUY, STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, the CW’s THE FLASH & SUPERGIRL, GET SHORTY, LUCIFER and VEEP; feature films like MADAGASCAR 2, INCREDIBLES 2, and THE LION KING (2019) and video games including FORTNITE, SHADOW OF MORDOR, and the INJUSTICE, METAL GEAR SOLID, and the MORTAL KOMBAT series. JESSICA HARRIS (Astronomer) Jessica is a physicist, informal educator, science communicator, and diversity and inclusions change agent. She has a decade of progressive leadership experience in education and public outreach (EPO) and equity, diversity, and inclusion. She is an enthusiastic and engaging public speaker with an affinity of explaining complex science topics to a variety of audiences large and small. FRANK SUMMERS (Astronomer) Dr. Frank Summers is an outreach astrophysicist who illuminates and elucidates the awesome beauty and intricate wonders of our universe. His expertise spans a diverse range from research cosmology and high-performance computing to scientific visualization, education, and public engagement. For almost two decades, he has contributed to all aspects of the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope press, education, and outreach through news media, web sites, educational programs, social media, museums and planetariums.

Aquila is an ancient constellation that is fairly easy to find if you know what to look for. Its bright star Altair makes up part of the asterism called the Summer Triangle, so if you can find this pattern, you can find Aquila. Learn more about the star pattern and how to find this constellation. Chapters: 0:00 - Learn the Sky Intro 0:40 - Introduction to Aquila the Eagle Constellation 3:27 - Star Pattern and Map of Aquila 5:41 - Using the Summer Triangle to find Aquila 7:31 - Practice Finding Aquila 9:52 - Get more practice finding Aquila 11:24 - Review Aquila 13:04 - Photo Attributes Photo Credits: Aquila Map by International Astronomical Union: By IAU and Sky & Telescope magazine (Roger Sinnott & Rick Fienberg) - [1], CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15406065 Summer Triangle wide field view: By NASA, ESACredit: A. Fujii - http://www.spacetelescope.org/images/heic0720c/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7016374 _____________________ SUBSCRIBE to Learn the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/c/learnthesky?sub_confirmation=1 SUPPORT this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnthesky FREE STARGAZING GUIDE. Are you interested in learning more about the night sky and observation techniques? Do you want to know what you see when you look up at the stars? Discover steps and methods I use to identify the constellations in the sky and take a deeper look at the objects that are hidden from the naked eye. Included in this guide are star maps for the northern and southern hemisphere, 2021 moon calendar (to help you plan your stargazing sessions -- new moons are the best!), and useful stargazing tips. Sign up for your free stargazing guide: https://www.learnthesky.com/pl/245519 CLASSES: Do you want to learn about the sky in greater detail and need a guide? Visit https://www.learnthesky.com/ to learn about free lessons and classes offered seasonally. _____________________ Social links - Visit and say hi! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnthesky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnthesky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/learnthesky

Sagas in the Sky explores some of the stories behind the stars in the night sky. In this episode, we look at the stories connected to Lyra.

Ophiuchus is a large and ancient constellation that has been in existence since the time of the Babylonians. It is sometimes mistakenly called the 13th zodiacal constellation since technically the sun spends about two weeks in this star pattern. It isn't officially classified as a zodiacal constellation even though the sun spends more time in this constellation than Scorpius. Ophiuchus is a large constellation that has many celestial objects situated in its boundaries, including globular clusters and a variety of nebulae. Chapters: 0:00 - Subscribe to Learn the Sky 0:37 - Intro to Ophiuchus 5:32 - Pattern of Ophiuchus 8:29 - Practice finding Ophiuchus 12:52 - Legends of Ophiuchus 15:07 - Review of Ophiuchus 16:26 - Photo Attributes _____________________ SUBSCRIBE to Learn the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/c/learnthesky?sub_confirmation=1 SUPPORT this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnthesky FREE STARGAZING GUIDE. Are you interested in learning more about the night sky and observation techniques? Do you want to know what you see when you look up at the stars? Discover steps and methods I use to identify the constellations in the sky and take a deeper look at the objects that are hidden from the naked eye. Included in this guide are star maps for the northern and southern hemisphere, 2021 moon calendar (to help you plan your stargazing sessions -- new moons are the best!), and useful stargazing tips. Sign up for your free stargazing guide: https://www.learnthesky.com/pl/245519 CLASSES: Do you want to learn about the sky in greater detail and need a guide? Visit https://www.learnthesky.com/ to learn about free lessons and classes offered seasonally. _____________________ Social links - Visit and say hi! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnthesky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnthesky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/learnthesky

Crux, also known as the Southern Cross, is a season constellation with a very distinctive cross-shaped pattern. Crux can be seen from both the southern and northern hemisphere, however if you are viewing from the northern hemisphere, it can only be observed from tropical latitudes. Crux has a variety of legends associated with it depending upon the place and culture, especially within the southern hemisphere. There are fascinating celestial objects within the boundaries of Crux, including the Jewel Box Star Cluster and the Coalsack Nebula. The Southern Cross can be used with the Southern Pointers to find the South Celestial Pole. Discover the legends behind this constellation and how to identify its pattern in the sky. Chapters: 0:00 - Learn the Sky Intro 0:32 - Intro to Crux 2:40 - Pattern of Crux 5:00 - Finding the Alpha Centauri star system 6:37 - Finding the South Celestial Pole 8:04 - Celestial Objects of Crux 9:29 - Jewel Box Star Cluster 10:09 - Coalsack Nebula (dark nebula) 11:25 - Legends of Crux 12:11 - Crux on National Flags 13:12 - Review of Crux 15:04 - Photo Attributes _____________________ SUBSCRIBE to Learn the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/c/learnthesky?sub_confirmation=1 SUPPORT this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnthesky FREE STARGAZING GUIDE. Are you interested in learning more about the night sky and observation techniques? Do you want to know what you see when you look up at the stars? Discover steps and methods I use to identify the constellations in the sky and take a deeper look at the objects that are hidden from the naked eye. Included in this guide are star maps for the northern and southern hemisphere, 2021 moon calendar (to help you plan your stargazing sessions -- new moons are the best!), and useful stargazing tips. Sign up for your free stargazing guide: https://www.learnthesky.com/pl/245519 CLASSES: Do you want to learn about the sky in greater detail and need a guide? Visit https://www.learnthesky.com/ to learn about free lessons and classes offered seasonally. _____________________ Social links - Visit and say hi! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnthesky/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnthesky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/learnthesky