The cluster IC 4665 is well placed From the Deep Sky feed Thu, 19 Jun 2025 |
Close approach of the Moon, Saturn and Neptune From the Appulses feed Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:11 EEST |
From the Earth feed Sat, 21 Jun 2025 05:42 EEST |
Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky From the Inner Planets feed Sun, 22 Jun 2025 |
Close approach of the Moon and M45 From the Appulses feed Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:29 EEST |
From the Moon feed Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:32 EEST |
The lyre; often said to be played by Orpheus, the greatest musician of his age. |
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The serpent bearer; in Greek mythology, Asclepius, the god of medicine, depicted in the sky holding the snake Serpens. |
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Hercules; a large yet dark constellation representing the greatest hero of Greek mythology. |
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The serpent's tail; held by Ophiuchus and part of the same constellation as Serpens Caput. |
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The shield; a constellation honouring King John III Sobieski of Poland – the only politically inspired constellation still in use. |
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