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Finding your way through the nightsky is easy, if you know what you're looking for. This can make for a great date or family outing. Please rate and comment on this article. Thanks! :)
A lot of times it's easier to find Orion than the North Star. Usually because of light pollution or poor viewing conditions. This Ehow article will deal with using Orion to get in the general...
The constellations called the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper are in the northern sky, near the pole. You must be located in the northern hemisphere to see them both clearly. These constellations...
June 27th is National Great American Backyard Campout, but you can do this any day of the summer. Here are some ideas on how to have a campout in your back yard that will be lots of fun and...
Have you ever wanted to be able to find constellations in the night sky? Then, here are some helpful hints for finding many constellations easily seen around the North Star! The group of...
Celestial navigation is an ancient art, one that may seem anachronistic in this modern era, yet it remains a valuable tool. The North Star appears in the same place, all the time. It always points...
This e-How article I'll show you an old trick to find Arcturus and Spica.
Pricking out seedlings is a process of transferring partially developed seedlings to larger pots before their roots become too entwined. Use a dipper or a spoon to scoop out seedlings and put them...
You are looking at a beautiful starry night. In the northern sky your eyes find the brightest light and surrounding it is the formation of the Big Dipper. The familiar group of stars is an...
You may be surprised to know that vinegar makes a great feminine wash. Vinegar has been used throughout history as a disinfectant from the days of Ancient Rome to the Middle Ages. It was used to...
It's been guiding travelers on land and sea for hundreds of years. Today, the North Star, also known as Polaris, is relatively dim, but it is easy to find if you use a few classic tricks. With a...
Polaris hasn't always been the North Star. As the Earth wobbles on it's axis the North Pole traces an imaginary circle on the sky. When the Egyptians were building the pyramids, the star Thuban in...
My article is about finding your way the our great great grandparents use to. If you follow my steps correctly you'll never be lost in the woods again thats for sure. You might even learn a couple...
The constellation Draco, visible throughout the year, is one of the circumpolar constellations, which rotate around Polaris. It looks like a Dragon and contains a star special to the Egyptians....
The Big Dipper is one of the most famous constellations in the night sky. There is more to this formation than just the shape of the dipper. The dipper is a small part of the constellation Ursa...
Need a neat new way to get your kids into science? Throw a Starry Night Star Party. Kids like to learn, but in a fun way and they love to have parties. All kids have played the game where they lay...
Candle making is a fun hobby and can be a great way to make gifts for those special to you. One of the oldest types of candles is the taper candle. Taper candles look beautiful on a dining room...
Anyone with a digital camera can take a memorable picture of their newborn, and make it look like a it was a professional who took it.
Roller coaster enthusiasts know that what California lacks in older, historic roller coasters it more than makes up for in history-making modern roller coasters. Fortunately when planning a...
The American Dipper is the only aquatic songbird in all of North America. This bird's distinctive behaviors and appearance make it easy to correctly identify and spot.
Lighting a candle produces multiple effects as they are both decorative and functional. They serve as accents in the home and office, aromatherapy tools and as a small light source. Properly...
The Pleiades stands out among other nearby stars because it looks like a miniature Big Dipper. The star cluster also goes by the names Seven Sisters and M45. The Seven Sisters refer to the bright...
You are lost. Hopelessly lost. The irony is that if you could only get your bearings, you know you could find civilization, but you are afraid that if you begin walking hard one way, it might turn...
The Serpent or Serpens constellation appears in the night sky, except at the Poles, during the summer. The constellation can best be seen in July. It is visible between 80 degrees N and 80 degrees...
The Pegasus constellation appears in the northern sky in the autumn. It can be seen best in the month of October. It is visible between zero degrees N and 60 degrees N latitudes.
Canes Venatici, also known as the Hunting Dogs, consists of two brilliant stars that are easy to spot even in a cloudy sky. The Hunting Dogs constellation appears in the northern sky in the...
The constellation known as the Herdsman, or Bootes, appears in the northern sky in the early summer. It can be seen best in June, and you should find it visible between 90 degrees N and 50 degrees...
Stargazers around the world look for the Big Dipper in the night sky. Irish children call it the "starry plough," eastern Asian children call it the "northern dipper," and Scandinavian children...
The northern circumpolar constellations circle the north celestial pole in the sky in a counterclockwise motion. The northern celestial pole is an imaginary point in the sky that is directly above...
As northern winter winds calm down and the days and evenings finally begin to warm up, it is fun to go outside at night and look for the spring constellations. These star groups, most visible in...
For ages the test of good eyesight was to look up into the evening sky and see the double star Mizar and its partner Alcor. In reality, even those with subpar vision can distinguish the two stars...
The Big Dipper is a mixed drink with brandy that's easy to make at home. Our professional bartender shows you how in the free video on mixed drinks.
The Acoma Dipper White Flowered Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is from the Acoma Pueblo of New Mexico and the cultivar is the Acoma Dipper. The plant family is Cucurbitaceae. This plant is considered...
Leo the Lion is a Zodiac constellation that looks as much like what it is supposed to be as any star grouping named by the ancients. This doesn’t mean that it is the most apparent object in...
Virgo is a Zodiac constellation associated with the month of September. Lying between Leo the Lion and Libra the Scales in the Zodiac, Virgo is the second largest constellation in the sky; only...
Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, two constellations better known as the Big and Little Dippers, represent a pair of bears in the sky. Watching over these two is the constellation Bootes. This...
Constellations were originally named by ancient farmers. Ancient astronomy is closely linked to ancient agriculture. These ancient civilizations noticed that certain groupings of stars resembled...
True North is determined in relation to the sun or stars. The Earth's north pole lies in a direct line with the current North Star, which is Polaris. As the Earth and solar system move through the...
Though man has been on the moon and telescopes have become so sophisticated that they seem to shrink the infinity of space, passion and curiosity for the universe remains piqued. And yet, to...
If you think of the night sky as a tent with a center tent pole, the North Star, Polaris, is the place where this pole fits at the top of the tent. The tent pole is an extension of the earth's...
This is something I picked up in an area of India that has periodic water shortages. The local bathrooms often have an overhead shower head, but a large bucket and dipper is standard issue. I...
You may have received a Little Dipper Crock Pot along with your regular crock pot, and are unsure what to do with it. What can you really cook in such a little slow cooker? Here are some ideas.
A mini excavator is useful in most any situation where a moderate amount of digging is required. Much faster and easier than hand digging, and able to squeeze into sites where standard backhoe...
Greek cooking requires many of the same cooking utensils other cultures do. However, the way these utensils are used or made varies. In addition some utensils common to many cultures are used on...
Hand-dipped chocolates are an easy way to make an impressive looking treat. You can dip many things into melted chocolate, from pretzels, nuts and strawberries to homemade truffle centers....
Finding the North Star is not only an important introduction to astronomy but it may also help you find your way home :-). Please excuse my illustrations but hopefully they help you to locate the...
San Diego is known for great weather and its beaches. There are several beach communities that offer plenty of things to do and all provide people with different experiences. One of the more...
Mission Beach is a Southern California coastal community 8 miles north and west of downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport. Funky, fun and laid back, it is a densely populated...
Mission Bay is located in San Diego County, California, and is a must-do when visiting San Diego. The area has an eclectic mixture of shops, beaches, hotels, restaurants and beautiful grassy...
Bird houses come in all shapes and sizes. They can be made in many more. This bird house is in the shape of an acorn when it is completed.
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