The article details the observation of NGC 2264, designated as the Christmas Tree Cluster, on December 24. This celestial object is identified as a magnitude 3.9 combination open cluster and ...
Viral social media posts claiming a celestial "smiley face" will appear on Christmas are false. The "smiley face" illusion is an optical effect caused by the alignment of a crescent Moon and two ...
My research on social media shows high levels of misinformation and disconnect. Here’s how to talk to kith and kin this week without tears and tantrums Dr Kaitlyn Regehr is the programme director of ...
Stargazers are in for a treat this December with the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264), a stunning formation of young stars that resemble an evergreen tree. Visible between the constellations Orion ...
Whilst the Star of Bethlehem from biblical tradition may be the first celestial body that springs to mind during the festive period, there are in fact numerous Christmas-related astronomical phenomena ...