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Starwatch: How to find the often overlooked constellation Monoceros | Astronomy

R.Its week, we follow a faded constellation and is often overlooked. Monoceros, Unicorn extends, which makes it visible from most parts of the world. However, no one notice it, because it is surrounded by more prominent towers like Orion, Canis Major, Canis Minor, and GEINI.

The chart shows the view looking for the south and southeast of London at 20:00 GMT on February 17, although the view will remain as is the case throughout the week. Since none of the stars in Monoceros will stand out, the easiest way to overcome Unicorn is to determine the brightest stars in the surrounding towers. First, I am looking for Sirius in the main Cannes. This is the brightest star in the night sky. From there, go to the opposite of the clock direction to Rigel in Orion, then Betelgeuse. He jumped cross into Procyon in Canis Minor, and you will get almost surrounded by.

Seeing stars in Monoceros properly will require a dark sky, away from street lamps. It is to the extent that it was not recognized by astronomers from the classic ancient times. Instead, it was presented in 1612 by the astronomer Petrus Plancius, although some texts indicate that it can return to the middle of the sixteenth century.

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