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Constellation: A meaningful pattern of stars visible with the unaided eye, or a region of space seen from Earth that is bounded by borders designated by the International Astronomical Union. Americans know northern hemisphere constellations by the names given them by ancient Babylonians and Greeks. More »

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
Microscopium October 17, 2009
Piscis Austrinus October 9, 2009
Sun in Cancer August 2, 2009
Equuleus July 12, 2009
Sextans June 14, 2009

Note: Audio versions of our programs will be available the day after they air. Visit the transcript page to listen.

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First Meteors
First Meteors

Frequently Asked Questions
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How do the signs of the zodiac relate to astronomy?
How does our view of the night sky change through the year?

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