Tales in the stars
Chapter 5:The Crown of Dionysus
In Greek mythology, Dionysus brought wine, music, and joy, leaving behind many romantic legends. The two crown-shaped constellations, Corona Borealis and Corona Australis, are both related to Dionysus. However, they have completely different meanings. One
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.
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.
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.
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.