Monthly Archives: June 2007

Cygnus “The Swan” – A Favourite Constellation

Another of my favourite constellations for observation, is the northern constellation of Cygnus. It is known as “the Swan” because of its distinctive cross-shape in the sky. You can imagine it as a flying swan, with wings outstretched. Cygnus has … Continue reading →

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Stars – What Are They?

Our closest star is of course, the Sun. It is incredibly important to us here on Earth. Without the heat and light from the Sun, there would not be any life on Earth. However, it is rather humbling to realise … Continue reading →

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The Moon – Our Nearest Neighbour In Space

The Moon is a familiar sight in the sky and it is our nearest neighbour in Space, being only (in astronomical terms) 250,000 miles away. It is thought that the Moon was probably once part of the Earth, until some … Continue reading →

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