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The Ten Brightest Stars (and where they are, with video) – 3. Antares

Posted on September 2, 2020August 27, 2023 by astrochange

Related videos available at the foot of the page. With this third in installment in our ten-part series on the ten brightest stars we’re pleased to present the red supergiant star Antares, the Heart of the Scorpion. Derived from the Greek, the star’s name refers to it as a “rival to-Ares” (“opponent to-Mars”) with a[…]

Some Common Questions in Astronomy (Part I)

Posted on August 6, 2020March 21, 2021 by astrochange

Here at Astronomy for Change we often get questions, good questions, about various topics in astronomy. Here’s a sampling of some of the more common questions received as of late: Which planets we can see from earth What star did sailors use to navigate? Why is Sirius so easy to find in the night sky?[…]