THE DAILYASTRONOMER

Professor Gleason (circa 1920)Orion Nebula

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Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia the Queen is a circumpolar constellation for most people in the northern hemisphere. This time of year, the Queen is high in the northern sky after sunset and is easy to observe.

November 11, 2009: The Queen's Ascent