What's that up in the sky? Is it Orion? Yes, but that's not what I'm talking about
Is it Venus (top) and Jupiter (bottom)? No. Or if you look to the right of Venus, the bright object and the one below it in the tree without branches? Those are two of the stars that form the Great Square of Pegasus. Nope, not what I'm talking about.
It's the SpaceX Starlink satellite that provides Internet access (that straight, diagonal line in the middle of the picture) Traveling from West
to
Northeast
Hurry and drink you tea before it gets cold. What else can we see in the night sky?
That straight line of stars between the two tree tops is the constellation Andromeda.
Just above the tree and slightly to the right, is the W that forms Andromeda's mother, Queen Cassiopeia.
We can look South, back to Orion. We can see Betelgeuse that forms his right shoulder, Bellastrix that forms his left shoulder. His right knee is Saiph, and his left knee is Rigel. The three stars in his belt from left to right are Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka. Hidden behind the trees if you follow the stars in Orion's belt to the left would be the brightest object in the Winter sky, Sirius in the constellation Canis Major.
From Betelgeuse follow a straight line to Aldebaran, which forms the horn to Taurus, the bull. Just above the right side of the V is part of the constellation, Auriga, the charioteer. To the right of Taurus, you can see the clump of stars that form the Pleiades or the 7 Seven Sisters. Just above the Pleiades is the start of the constellation, Perseus.
Drop by hosts, Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog to find out what the rest of the T Stands For gang is up to. If you want to play, include in your Tuesday post a beverage or container for a beverage. Don't forget to link your blog to Bleubeard and Elizabeth's page.
We saw the Space-X satellites go by too. Actually we saw them over 2 nights but the second night they disappeared half way through the sky. It was cool, wasn't it? I wonder what someone would think if they didn't know what it was. And Orion is one of the few constellations I know. Did you know the Pleiades used to be on the old subaru car branding? Happy T day. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThere were a lot of people that were concerned/worried when they first saw the satellites. Aliens? End of Days? All sorts of worries.
DeleteSo many stars! I'm impressed that you know them by name.
ReplyDeletebest... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
I always loved the Greek myth stories and I had a friend who was involved with astronomy so some stuff rubbed off.
DeleteI have yet to catch the Starlinks as they pass over 😞
ReplyDeleteThey have to be at just the right angle of the sun so they can be seen
DeleteI enjoyed the "tour" of the sky-what a show for sure. Happy T
ReplyDeleteWe do get some great views
DeleteYou are so lucky to have a sky like this. We are always clouded over. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteUsually, it's cloudy or every neighbor has their outside lights on. Lucky this night
DeleteSuper cool! The sky was very clear, so many stars and the satellites! Not seen the night sky for a while, too much cloud :( Love the cat mug too! Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice night and not very cold, either
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DeleteThere is far too much light pollution in Wichita to see any stars. My city hasn't taken the hint and still use the old sodium lights that flood all areas around them. Even late at night, I can barely make out the Big Dipper, much less SpaceX Starlink.
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh when I saw your cup of tea on the fence. At first, I thought that was a gray cat behind the fence. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the night sky, your photos of Starlink, and your tea with us for T this Tuesday, dear CJ.
that's the difference from living in a big city and out in the rural back of beyond
DeleteWow, such an amazing winter sky! Thanks for sharing, the stars and satellite look amazing 😊. Many apologies for not visiting recently, had lots of family stuff to sort out. I hope you are keeping well and wishing you a very Happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteNo apologies necessary. I'm happy when you drop in any time
DeleteHow wonderful to see so many stars and sattelites. Our sky is too bright due to the lights from the airport. Happy T day, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYup, but at least you have the scenes of the beautiful Rhine
DeleteCool! Urban skies don't allow for nearly so clear a night sky-watching. Happy T Tuesday
ReplyDeleteThere some advantages to living in the sticks
DeleteWow on your sky! Here we are in the middle of the city with light-pollution.
ReplyDeleteI miss the A(Australian) Outback, the sky was amazing there, too.
I wish I could see the stars from the Outback. That would be spectacular.
DeleteThose shots are amazing, as is your knowledge of the constellations. I got the HH a telescope for Christmas--which is still in it's case:) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he'll take the telescope out when the night weather is warmer
DeleteGreat pics. I love a night sky where you can actually see the stars and starlink etc... Luckily I've lived places where the city or town lighs don't affect the sky too much. Can't wait for summer to sit out on our upper deck and enjoy sky watching.
ReplyDeleteYup, Summer sky watching something to look forward to
DeleteSO cool! Loved your night sky pictures.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea Day,
Kate
Thanks for looking
DeleteLovely to see your photographs, and read about the stars.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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DeleteYou Go Girl - Well Done - I Actually Popped By To Share My Joy With You - I Played With Three Baby Kitty Kitties Today - So Cute - And Love Those Innocent Little Meows - Sending Positive Vibes Your Way
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I hope you took pictures of the kittens and will post them on your blog
DeleteIt seems like a lot of the time there is something to see around here, it is too cloudy! One time I could see and I tried to get photos and couldn't! Thanks for sharing yours. Happy T Day.
ReplyDeleteThat happens to me whenever the Aurora Borealis is visible in my area. Always cloudy
DeleteHow interesting! I am impressed about your knowledge of constellations. I'm writing this outside in the sun. (first sunny day in a month) so I can't really see the stars in your pictures. Later when I'm indoors, I'm going to have a good look. I'm particularly interested in the 7 sisters as I have just read a series of books called The Seven Sisters, about seven adopted girls named after the seven stars in the constellation.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I had the wrong video on my blog. I have corrected it now.
Belated happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
I took an astronomy class with a friend. She later went on to become an astronomer. So some things must have rubbed off. Fun fact: the constellation of the7 Sisters is actually made up of hundreds of stars. Not just 7.
DeleteI used to be able to spot a lot of constellations but since living in a city the only chance I get now is when we go on holiday. I certainly have no chance of seeing a satellite. Thanks for these brilliant photos! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteEven here we get some light pollution if the neighbors leave their lights on all night
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