Great Square of Pegasus’s four corners are widely visible, but its inner stars provide a useful indicator of darknessThis week, we are going to locate the Great Square of Pegasus and count stars to see how dark your sky is.The chart shows the view looking south from London at 2000 GMT on 9 November. High in the sky is the Great Square of Pegasus, a distinctive pattern of four stars that marks the body of the mythical winged horse. Continue reading...
Starwatch: Count these stars to find out how dark the sky is where you are
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Guardian ScienceBy Stuart Clark
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Great Square of Pegasus’s four corners are widely visible, but its inner stars provide a useful indicator of darkness This week, we are going to locate the Great Square of Pegasus and count stars to see how dark your sky is. The chart shows the view looking south from London at 2000 GMT on 9 November. High in the sky is the Great Square of Pegasus, a distinctive pattern of four stars that marks the body of the mythical winged horse. Continue reading...
Key Takeaways
- Starwatch: Count these stars to find out how dark the sky is where you are.
- The chart shows the view looking south from London at 2000 GMT on 9 November.
- High in the sky is the Great Square of Pegasus, a distinctive pattern of four stars that marks the body of the mythical winged horse.
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