As one of the nearest star clusters to Earth and the most obvious star cluster in the night sky, the Pleiades does not require any special equipment to view. However, while most people see six ...

Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer with a telescope or simply someone who enjoys looking up at the stars, December’s night sky has something for everyone. From the glittering Pleiades star ...

During the month’s final 2 weeks, Mercury closes in on the spectacular Pleiades star cluster ... “Everyone who’s interested in the sky should see it at least once. And when the planet ...

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You can see the Hyades and the Pleiades in the sky by looking up and to the right from the constellation Orion's belt. [Night Sky Events of March 2015 (Sky Maps)] You may like Night sky for ...

The Pleiades are occulted monthly in a series ... for the occasional bright streak while observing the wonders of the night sky. As we approach the vernal equinox, the zodiacal light makes an ...

Want to see the moon or star clusters like the Pleiades in the night sky? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of celestial objects.

the Pleiades—also known as the “Seven Sisters”—appear as a compact group of stars. A composite photograph made from 28 frames shows stars and meteor trails in the night sky above the ...

Most of us see 5 or 6 stars in the Pleiades, a.k.a. the Seven Sisters, star cluster. But there are a whole lot more. The brightest are shaped like a miniature version of the Big Dipper.

Polaris, also known as the North Star, is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor and is used as a reference point for finding direction in the night sky. It is located very close to ...

The Moon's approach should be visible to the naked eye, but is best viewed with binoculars or a small telescope, according to BBC Sky at Night. The Royal Observatory Greenwich says the Pleiades ...