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


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

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

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

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.