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11:41 May 9, 2006 |
German to English translations [PRO] Science - Astronomy & Space | |||||||
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4 +3 | the two 'Pointers' |
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die beiden Esel the two 'Pointers' Explanation: Facing South, two very bright stars in the Milky Way will be seen quite near the horizon, one roughly above the other. These are - from above down - beta Centauri (Hadar) and alpha Centauri (Rigil Kentauri). These bright stars are typically called "The Pointers" as they point toward the Southern Cross. Drawing a line from alpha through beta, continue up a very short distance and you will encounter the Cross lying on its left side: Once identified, the Southern Cross can be used to locate the pivot point around which all stars orbit in the Southern Hemisphere, the South Pole. http://www.dibonsmith.com/downunder.htm Not visible from Europe, unfortunately... |
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