Tales in the stars

【Tales in the stars】Chapter 4:The astronomical distance between Niulang and Zhinü

Astronomically speaking, Altair and Vega are about 16 light-years apart. Even at light speed, a crossing would take sixteen years.


Tales in the stars

【Tales in the stars】Chapter 3:The Teapot of the Wise Chiron

Sagittarius is the wise half-man, half-horse figure in the summer sky. Search for the teapot to find this legendary being.


Tales in the stars

【Tales in the stars】Chapter 2:The Twinkling Winter Triangle

From Orion’s Belt, Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, can be found toward the southeast. To find Procyon, the bright star of Canis Minor, extend from Betelgeuse in Orion to Betelgeuse. Together, the three stars form the winter triangle.


Tales in the stars

【Tales in the stars】Chapter 1:An unexpected end to a glorious hunter

In the winter sky, Orion is roughly rectangular in shape, with a belt of distinctive stars near the center, making it easy to identify.