Why is Orion Not in the Zodiac?
The Zodiac contains many of the most famous constellations in the night sky. Orion is a superstar of the night sky and he straddles the…
Tag: scorpius
Scorpius Returns
In this image the three brightest objects in the sky are, from left to right, Venus, the moon and Jupiter. But look carefully to the…
Which Way Are We Looking?
The last astro quiz proved so popular that I thought we’d do another. This fantastic photo was taken by the expedition photographer, James Walker. Thanks,…
Big Game Hunting
Sometimes I feel like a big game hunter. Not a very good one though, as the idea of shooting the last white rhino, or whatever…