Auriga

Observing Projects for Auriga
A Better Galaxy Guide: Early Spring

A Better Galaxy Guide: Early Spring

: By Craig Cortis
We all know about the wealth of galaxies that populate the sky beginning around this time of year, but if you’re not an experienced deep-sky observer, where do you begin?
The Winter Circle

The Winter Circle

: By Dave Huestis
Just as the summer sky has the Summer Triangle, the winter sky has its own special asterism, and this one is huge and includes a total of eight bright stars. It’s called the Winter Circle or Winter Hexagon. I’ll explain why you can get both shapes from the stars.