Collected data will help scientists measure light pollution around the world! For an instructional video, see, Feb 18th posting.

Report your observation at either straight off or after you get back into your home. With it, novice and experienced stargazers alike can view the heavens as they appear from their own Home Town or over two hundred other locations, and can compare a single locations celestial view from the current date, the ancient past, and the far-off future. After your eyes have adjusted to the dark for 10-15 minutes, compare the Leo you see in the sky to the best-matching chart, which you can zoom as needed. Category: Other: Year: 2021: Description: SkyGlobe is a fast, fun, and easy-to-use educational astronomy program. Before going outside, set your smartphone on lowest screen brightness with the Globe At Night magnitude charts for Leo set at 40N. An integral light sensor automatically switches the globe to night view when darkness falls to show an illuminated star map featuring 88. To learn to identify Leo, watch the first 3:30 minutes of this educational video. The Earth and Constellation Globe is a factually correct globe clearly showing the countries and natural features of the world with political boundaries and major cities starred at a scale of 1:55,900,000.

How-To: Constellation Leo observations with Globe At Night In the middle of a global calamity, the beauty of the starry night sky can soothe the soul and remind us of of what unites all of humanity. You can even participate in a citizen-scientist activity by observing the constellation Leo from May 14-23! For instructions how, see below. A May night-sky podcast description is available from Sky and Telescope, but here is the short of it: Venus is a spectacular “evening star” in the west this month, while sinking toward the horizon Planet Mercury will rise into view and be very close to Venus on the 21st The Big Dipper will be nearly overhead. If you have been feeling cooped up, here’s one safe idea that may lift the spirits and engage the whole household any night when skies are clear: turn off the porch light, step outside and admire the stars. A Bit of Cabin Fever? Look UP May 14-23 into Clear Skies!!

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