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Give a pat on the head to the two celestial canines who woof-woof at Orion's side. They're out at nightfall all this month and next.

Give a pat on the head to the two celestial canines who woof-woof at Orion's side. They're out at nightfall all this month and next.

This equilateral triangle of three bright stars from three separate constellations is viewable in the southeast Rochester skies these chilly February evenings.

The ecliptic - pathway of the sun and moon - cuts through the Winter Circle. So, each month the Circle is visible, the moon sweeps through these stars.

This asterism is made up of Sirius, Betelgeuse, and Procyon and can be seen with the naked eye.

The Dog Star, Sirius, is easy to spot because it's the sky's brightest star. Procyon - the other Dog Star - is near its brighter brother on the sky's dome.

Last month we focused on one of the most prominent and popular constellations, Orion. Now, as if bright nebulae, stars of all sizes and colors, and a sword and belt recognizable by all weren’t enough, Orion’s brightest and most famous (they named a movie after it) star, Betelgeuse, is once again in the news.Most readers are familiar with Betelgeuse and its position as Orion’s right shoulder as well as its reddish color (hence the designation, "red giant"). Some might ...

Shooting stars that emanate from the brilliant Quadrantid meteor will kick off a new year of skywatching for Filipinos.