Starry sky in October. Starry sky in October Starry sky in October Ursa Major
Selected astronomical events of the month (Moscow time):
October 1- asteroid (704) Interamnia (9.9m) in opposition to the Sun,
2 October— Moon (Ф= 0.85+) in the descending node of its orbit,
October 3— occultation by the Moon (Ф= 0.94+) of the planet Neptune in visibility in Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica,
October 3- Venus at the perihelion of its orbit,
October 5- Venus passes in 0.2 gr. north of Mars at elongation 23 degrees west,
October 5- full moon
October 6- Moon (F = 0.98-) near Uranus,
October 7th— coverage by the Moon (Ф= 0.94-) of the star mu Ceti (4.3m) with visibility over most of the territory of Russia and the CIS,
October 8- Mars at aphelion of its orbit,
October 8— the maximum effect of the Draconid meteor shower (ZHR= 20 — 100),
October 8— long-period variable star X Unicorn near maximum brightness (6m),
October 8 Mercury in superior conjunction with the Sun
October 8— long-period variable star R Hydra near maximum brightness (5m),
October 9- the Moon (Ф = 0.84-) at the perigee of its orbit at a distance from the center of the Earth 366860 km,
October 9- Moon coverage (Ф = 0.8-) of the stars of the Hyades and Aldebaran clusters in visibility in the lower reaches of the Volga and the Asian part of Russia,
October 11- Moon (Ф = 0.59-) at maximum declination to the north,
October 12 Moon in last quarter phase
October 13- Mercury passes a 2.7 gr. north of Spica,
October 13- The moon (F \u003d 0.35-) passes at 3.2 gr. south of the star cluster Nursery (M44),
October 14— Moon (Ф= 0.25-) in the ascending node of its orbit,
October 15- coverage by the Moon (Ф = 0.2-) Regula with visibility in North America and daytime visibility in Africa,
October 16— long-period variable star V Bootes near maximum brightness (6m),
17 October- Moon (F = 0.05-) near Mars,
October 18- Moon (Ф = 0.03-) near Venus,
October 18 Mercury passes a degree south of Jupiter
October 19 Uranus in opposition to the Sun
October 19- new moon
The 20th of October— Moon (Ф= 0.01+) near Jupiter and Mercury,
October 21— maximum action of the Orionid meteor shower (ZHR= 15),
October 24— Moon (Ф= 0.2+) near Saturn,
October 24 is a long-period variable star Chi Cygnus near its maximum brightness (4m),
October 24- asteroid (2) Pallas (8.2m) in opposition to the Sun,
the 25th of October— Moon (Ф= 0.25+) at the apogee of its orbit at a distance of 405150 km from the center of the Earth,
the 25th of October— Moon (Ф= 0.30+) in maximum declination to the south,
October 26- Jupiter conjunct the Sun
27th October- Moon in the phase of the first quarter, October 27 - comet P / Machholz (96P) passes the perihelion of the orbit (0.124 AU),
29th of October- Moon (Ф= 0.63+) in the descending node of its orbit,
October 30- asteroid (7) Iris (6.9m) in opposition to the Sun,
October 30— occultation by the Moon (Ф= 0.78+) of the planet Neptune in visibility in Antarctica and Africa.
Sun moves along the constellation Virgo until the end of the month, and its surface can be observed in any telescope protected by a solar filter at the lens. It is especially interesting to observe the Sun at sunrise or sunset. The relatively warm weather in October creates comfortable conditions for spending the whole night at the telescope, lasting more than half a day. The length of the day decreases from 11:34 to 09:17 per month. These data are valid for the latitude of Moscow, where the midday height of the Sun will decrease from 30 to 19 degrees in a month. October is one of the favorable months for observing the daylight. But it must be remembered that a visual study of the Sun through a telescope or other optical instruments must be carried out without fail (!!) using a solar filter (recommendations for observing the Sun are available in the journal Nebosvod http://astronet.ru/db/msg/1222232) .
Moon will start moving across the October sky in the constellation Capricorn at a phase of 0.76+. the bright Moon will remain in it until October 2, when it enters the constellation of Aquarius at a phase of 0.87+, having previously passed the descending node of the orbit. On October 3, the next occultation by the Moon (Ф = 0.94+) of the planet Neptune will occur with visibility in Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica. The border of the constellation Pisces is almost full moon will cross on October 4, and on October 5 and 7 it will visit the constellation Cetus, taking here the full moon phase on October 5. Reducing the phase, the lunar oval on October 6 will again visit the constellation Pisces, passing south of Uranus at a phase of about 0.98-. Having entered the constellation of Aries for a short time on the night of October 7-8, the Moon will move into the constellation of Taurus at a phase of 0.9-. Here, on October 9, the next occultation by the Moon (Ф = 0.8-) of the stars of the Hyades and Aldebaran clusters will occur with visibility in the lower reaches of the Volga and the Asian part of Russia. At this time, the night star will be near the perigee of the orbit. Continuing along the constellation of Taurus, the Moon on October 11 at a phase of 0.67- will reach the constellation of Orion and the maximum northern declination (at the highest altitude above the horizon). Moving on the same day to the constellation of Gemini, the lunar oval will take the phase of the last quarter here on October 12. The lunar half-disk will pass into the constellation of Cancer on October 13 already at a phase of 0.44 (turning into a sickle), and will travel along it until October 14 (passing south of the M44 nursery star cluster). On this day, the aging month will pass into the possession of the constellation Leo at a phase of 0.27-, passing the ascending node of its orbit. Here, the Moon will occult Regulus on October 15 in visibility in North America and daytime visibility in Africa. Making a further journey through the October sky, the Moon at a phase of about 0.1 will leave the constellation Leo on October 17 to approach Mars and Venus in the morning sky already in the constellation Virgo. On October 19, the moon will enter the new moon phase and move into the evening sky. On October 19, the Moon will pass north of Spica, and on October 20 it will approach Mercury and Jupiter, but both phenomena will be inaccessible for observation due to their proximity to the Sun. In the evening sky, the young month will pass into the constellation Libra on October 20 and will be low above the western horizon, gradually approaching the star Gamma Libra, covering it on October 22 in daytime visibility in the Far East of the country. On the night of October 22-23, the young month will visit the constellation Scorpio and move into the constellation Ophiuchus at a phase of 0.1+. Having reached conjunction with Saturn on October 24 (Ф = 0.2+), the Moon will pass north of the ringed planet and on the same day will enter the constellation Sagittarius. The growing crescent will stay here until October 27, being observed low above the horizon, being near the apogee of the orbit and the maximum southern declination. The Moon will move into the constellation Capricorn at a phase of 0.44+ and will take the phase of the first quarter here on October 27. The lunar oval (Ф = 0.67+) will cross the border with the constellation Aquarius in the evening of October 29, and the next day it will again cover (Ф = 0.78+) Neptune with visibility in Antarctica and Africa, ending its journey across the October sky at phase 0, 86+.
Large planets of the solar system.
Mercury moves in the same direction as the Sun in the constellation Virgo, on October 22, passing into the constellation Libra. The planet is not visible for almost the entire month, because. is near the upper conjunction with the Sun, which will take place on October 8. Until this time, Mercury is in the morning sky, then it passes into the evening sky, and by the end of the period described, it reaches an elongation of 14 degrees. But this evening visibility is favorable only for southern latitudes. The apparent diameter of Mercury during the month adheres to a value of about 5 arc seconds with a varying brightness from -1.5m to -0.5m. The phase has a value of about 0.95, i.e. Mercury (when viewed through a telescope) is a tiny disc with no details. In May 2016, Mercury passed through the disk of the Sun, and the next passage will take place on November 11, 2019.
Venus moves in the same direction with the Sun along the constellation Leo, and on October 9 it passes into the constellation Virgo, where it will spend the rest of the described period, at the end of the month approaching up to 4 degrees with the star Spica. You can observe it in the morning above the southeastern horizon for about two hours. The Morning Star gradually decreases its angular distance to the west of the Sun, and by the end of the month, the elongation of Venus will change from 25 to 18 degrees. In a telescope, the planet is observed as a small white disk. The apparent diameter of Venus decreases from 11.5” to 10.5”, and the phase increases from 0.90 to 0.95 at a brightness of about -4m.
Mars moves in the same direction as the Sun in the constellation Leo, on October 12 passing into the constellation Virgo. The planet has morning visibility and is visible for about two hours in the twilight sky. The brilliance of Mars has a value of +1.7m, and the apparent diameter is about 4". The planet is gradually approaching the Earth, and the opportunity to see the planet near the opposition will appear in the summer next year. Details on the surface of the planet (large) can be visually observed in an instrument with a lens diameter of 60 mm or more, and, moreover, photographically with subsequent processing on a computer.
Jupiter moves in the same direction as the Sun in the constellation Virgo near the bright star Spica of this constellation. The gas giant is not visible, because. On October 26, there is a conjunction with the Sun. Jupiter will appear in the morning sky in November. The angular diameter of the largest planet in the solar system decreases from 31.0" to 30.6" at a brightness of about -1.5m. During periods of visibility, the disk of the planet is distinguishable even with binoculars, and with a small telescope, stripes and other details are visible on the surface. Four large satellites are already visible through binoculars, and with a telescope in good visibility conditions, shadows from the satellites on the planet's disk can be observed. Information about satellite configurations is in this CN.
Saturn moves in the same direction as the Sun along the constellation Ophiuchus (near the star theta with a magnitude of 3.2m). The ringed planet can be observed in the evening above the southwestern horizon (about two hours at mid-latitudes). The brightness of the planet adheres to the value of +0.5m with an apparent diameter of about 16". With a small telescope, you can observe the ring and moon Titan, as well as other brighter satellites. The rings of the planet are inclined to the observer by 27 degrees.
Uranus(5.8m, 3.5”) is moving backwards in the constellation Pisces (near the star omicron Psc with a magnitude of 4.2m), on October 19 entering into opposition with the Sun. The planet is visible all night with a visibility duration of more than 10 hours. Uranus, rotating "on its side", is easily detected with binoculars and search maps, and a telescope from 80 mm in diameter with a magnification of more than 80 times and a transparent sky will help to make out the disk of Uranus. With the naked eye, the planet can be seen during new moon periods in a dark, clear sky, and such an opportunity will present itself in the second half of the month. The satellites of Uranus have a brightness less than 13m.
Neptune(7.9m, 2.3”) is moving backwards in the constellation Aquarius near the star lambda Aqr (3.7m), being near opposition to the Sun. The planet is visible all night with a visibility duration of about 10 hours. To search for a planet, you need binoculars and star charts Astronomical calendar for 2017, and the disk is distinguishable through a telescope from 100 mm in diameter with a magnification of more than 100 times (with a transparent sky). Photographically, Neptune can be captured with the simplest camera with a shutter speed of 10 seconds or more. The satellites of Neptune have a brightness less than 13m.
Among the asteroids the brightest in October will be Vesta (7.8t) and Irida (6.9t). Vesta moves in the constellation Virgo, but close to the Sun, so her observations are difficult. Iris moves through the constellation of Aries, approaching her opposition to the Sun (October 30). In total, eight asteroids will exceed the brightness of Ut in October. Maps of the paths of these and other asteroids (comets) are given in the appendix to the KN (file mapknl02017.pdf). Information about occultations of stars by asteroids at http://asteroidoccultation.com/
From relatively bright long-period variable stars(observed from the territory of Russia and the CIS) maximum brightness this month (according to Fedor Sharov's memo calendar, source - AAVSO) was reached: R Chanterelle 8.1m - October 4, R Microscope 9.2m - October 5, R Hydra 4, 5t - October 8, X Unicorn 7.4t - October 8, R Crow 7.5m - October 11, RY Hercules 9.0t - October 12, V Bootes 7.0t - October 16, Z Cygnus 8.7t - October 16, T Giraffe 8.0t - October 17, T Dove 7.5t - October 23, R Hounds Dogs 7.7t - October 24, Cygnus chi 5.2t - October 24, R Dolphin 8.3t - October 27, U Ursa Minor 8 ,2t - 31 October. More information at http://www.aavso. org/.
Among the major meteor showers On October 8, at 09:00 UTC, the Draconids will reach their maximum action (ZHR = 20 - 100). On October 21, the Orionids will reach their maximum intensity (ZHR= 15). The moon during the period of the maximum of the first stream will be in the full moon phase, and the second - in the new moon phase. Therefore, the conditions for observing meteors of the first stream will be unfavorable, and those of the second stream will be favorable. More information at http://www.imo.net Other information - in AK2017 - http://www.astronet.nl/db msg 1360173
Clear skies and successful observations!
Moon October 1-4 observed in the morning October 5- new moon) 8-15 - In the evening ( October 12- first quarter) 16-24 - at night ( October 19- Hunter's Full Moon) 25-26 - after midnight ( 27th October- last quarter) 28-31 - again in the morning.
View of the sky and the position of the moon in OCTOBER around the middle of the night
View for the middle latitudes of Russia
True midnight in Bratsk comes around 2 am local time!
DURING THE NIGHT AT THE ZENITH:
The constellations Perseus and Cassiopeia are circling.
EVENING SKY
OVER THE NORTHERN HORIZON...
The Big Dipper passes through the seven stars of the Bucket. To the left of the Polar Star (+1.97m) the Dragon descends, and to the right there is an area empty of bright drawings of constellations. The Ursa Minor Dipper is located to the left of Kinosura (Polar Star).
The evening sky in OCTOBER from the northern horizon in the middle latitudes of Russia,
around 22h:
OVER THE EASTERN HORIZON:
The constellations Perseus (with the "devil" star Algol), Aries, Pisces and Whale are rising. Capella (+0.08m) from the constellation Auriga sparkles above the northeast. The Horns of the constellation Taurus - Hyades begin their ascent with bright orange Aldebaran (+0.85m), and a little higher they are accompanied by a dipper of the Pleiades cluster with a beautiful compact scattering of stars. In all its glory, the constellation Andromeda rises high above the east with the Square of the constellation Pegasus adjacent to it.
In this part of the sky in the evening, you should look at the Andromeda Nebula, visible through ordinary binoculars in the form of a large oval blurry spot.
The evening sky in OCTOBER from the eastern horizon in the middle latitudes of Russia,
around 22h:
ABOVE THE SOUTHERN HORIZON:
At the very edge floats the constellation Capricorn, a little higher - Aquarius. The constellations Cygnus, Lyra and Eagle are spread over the southwest, three bright stars - Deneb (+1.25m), Vega (+0.03m), Altair (+0.75m) - form the figure of the Summer Triangle. To the left, between Eagle and Pegasus, is the compact constellation Dolphin, where a new star has recently flared up.
The evening sky in OCTOBER from the southern horizon in the middle latitudes of Russia,
around 22h:
TO THE WESTERN HORIZON:
The constellations of Ophiuchus and Hercules are falling. The Summer Triangle leans to its side. In the northwest comes the Northern Crown and Bootes. In Hercules, even through a simple spyglass, a giant globular cluster of M13 stars is distinguished. At the very edge of the western horizon sparkles bright Star constellation Bootes - Arcturus (-0.04m).
The evening sky in OCTOBER from the western horizon in the middle latitudes of Russia,
around 22h:
MORNING SKY
OVER THE NORTHERN HORIZON...
The Dragon bowed its head, writhing now at the very horizon. Ursa Major balances on the tip of the bucket handle to the right of the North Star above the northeastern horizon. The house of Cepheus descends to the left of Ursa Minor, dragging Cassiopeia from its zenith. At the very north-south horizon, the bright stars of the constellations Cygnus and Lyra - Deneb (+1.25m) and Vega (+0.03m) sparkle.
Morning sky in OCTOBER from the northern horizon in the middle latitudes of Russia,
around 6h:
OVER THE EASTERN HORIZON:
The trapezium of the constellation Leo rises with Mars moving against its background. High above the southeast, Gemini shines, along which Jupiter is now moving.
In this part of the sky in the morning you should fix your eyes on Leo, because next to his bright star Regulus in the middle of the month the comet of the century ISON will pass, which in October flies near the planet Mars.
The morning sky in OCTOBER from the eastern horizon in the middle latitudes of Russia,
around 6h:
ABOVE THE SOUTHERN HORIZON:
The majestic constellation of Orion has spread out with the entire surrounding retinue of bright winter constellations against the backdrop of the Milky Way - Gemini, Taurus, Lesser and Big Dog. During October, meteors from the Orionid shower shoot out of this region of the sky.
Orion constellation over Loch Eske in Ireland
In this part of the sky, be sure to look out for the three stars just below Orion's Belt. The average of them in optical instruments is resolved to a fuzzy spot of irregular shape, called the Great Nebula of Orion M42, where the development of very young stars is currently taking place - a kind of cosmic nursery.
Great Nebula Orion
(picture from a 200mm telescope):
photo: Svetlana Kulkova (Bratsk)
The morning sky in OCTOBER from the southern horizon in the middle latitudes of Russia,
around 6h:
TO THE WESTERN HORIZON:
The constellations Pisces, Pegasus and Andromeda are falling. From the southwest, the constellations Cetus and Eridani occupy large areas of the sky.
The morning sky in OCTOBER from the western horizon in the middle latitudes of Russia,
around 6h:
THE BEST OBJECTS OF THE AUTUMN SKY
The first easily accessible celestial objects of the amateur astronomer
The moon, of course, is included in this list in the first place! :-)
The Pleiades open star cluster (the old Russian name is Stozhary) and its position in the constellation.
Magnificent scattering of stars Pleiades (M45), similar to a small bucket, is easily visible with a simple glance in the constellation Taurus (in September it rises around midnight). The nine brightest stars in the cluster are named after the seven sisters of the Pleiades. ancient Greek mythology: Alcyone, Keleno, Maya, Merope, Sterope, Taygeta and Electra, as well as their parents - Atlanta and Pleione. Long exposures reveal luminous blue nebulae that envelop the stars. The Pleiades star cluster is about 12 light-years across and contains about 1,000 stars. The age of the Pleiades is estimated at 100 million years, and the distance to them is approximately 440 light years. It was previously believed that the dust that forms the nebula is the remnants of the material from which the stars of the cluster were formed. However, in 100 million years this matter would have been dispersed by the pressure of stellar radiation. Apparently, the Pleiades are just now moving through a region of space saturated with cosmic dust.
Andromeda Nebula and its position in the constellation
This is a favorable period for observations of one of our nearest galactic neighbors Andromeda Nebulae(M31). It is easily distinguishable even with binoculars as a large elongated foggy spot above the star ν Andromeda. This beautiful spiral galaxy is located at a distance of 252 million light years from Earth. Its length is 260 thousand light years, which is 2.6 times greater than that of the Milky Way. In the firmament of the Earth, it occupies an area of 3.2 ° × 1.0 °. The magnitude is +3.4m.
Giant globular cluster M13 and position in the constellation Hercules
M13 considered one of the brightest globular star clusters in the northern sky, which is easily distinguishable with an ordinary telescope. Through binoculars, it is easily located along the western side of the trapezium formed by the stars ε, ζ, η, π Hercules, between η and ζ. The cluster looks like a bright diffuse spot between a pair of stars of the seventh magnitude. With a telescope, you can see hundreds of thousands of stars in this magnificent cluster, the distance to which is 25 thousand light years. The cluster's stars crowd into a region 160 light-years across. The apparent dimensions in the earth's sky are 23 arc minutes, the magnitude is +5.8m. In 1974, a short message was sent towards the cluster from the Arecibo radio telescope.
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Watching the starry sky is very interesting and informative. It's nice to find a constellation associated with your own zodiac sign, to see a real planet with the naked eye or even through a telescope. In order to understand what is happening in the sky, you need to know where and what to look for. The sky map changes monthly. Let's see what you can see in October.
In October, the planet Uranus will reach the point of opposition, that is, it will fall into the so-called visibility zone. Mercury and Jupiter, on the contrary, will hide and will not be available for observation in October. Venus and Mars will meet over the eastern horizon in the morning. It will be necessary to search for Saturn in the evening in the southwest side. Neptune at night will sparkle in the constellation of Aquarius. The Sun will be in the constellation of Virgo and will move into the constellation of Libra on October 30th.
On clear nights you will be able to see bright stars near the moon. These are usually planets. On October 3, the Moon will approach Neptune, on October 7 - with Uranus, on October 17 in the afternoon - with Mars, on October 18 in the morning - with Venus, on October 20 in the evening (a new moon is expected) - with Jupiter and Mercury, on October 24 in the evening - with Saturn, on October 31 - with Neptune.
Mercury in October moves with the Sun through the constellation Virgo. To observe it during periods of visibility, you will need special equipment, at least good binoculars. You will also need an open horizon and a clear twilight sky.
Venus also follows the Sun and is visible in the early morning. On October 18, Venus will be above the crescent of the waning Moon, and on October 6, not far from Mars.
Mars is visible in the morning sky towards the east. The most convenient for observing this planet is the period of its opposition (nearest July 18, 2018). On other days, even through a telescope, it is visible as a reddish disk.
Jupiter in the form of a huge bright star will not look out to us during the whole month. With a telescope, you can observe its movement relative to other planets.
Saturn is observed in the evenings low over the southwestern horizon. In mid-latitudes, it can be seen for about two hours. On October 24, the waxing Moon will pass over Saturn in the evening.
Uranus is moving backwards through the constellation Pisces. From October to December it will be visible throughout the night. In a telescope, Uranus is visible as a green pea.
Neptune can be found low above the horizon, where it is visible in optical instruments throughout the evening and night. Its brilliance is almost indistinguishable from ordinary stars. Even with a telescope, it can only be seen in a clear, moonless sky.
Recall that all data on the observation of the planets are given for the middle latitudes of Russia (about 56 ° N). For cities that deviate from this indicator, time adjustments will need to be made.
October is the middle of autumn. At this time, it is the autumn constellations that are most clearly represented in the sky. Of the seven October constellations, the most remarkable. Of course, there are Aquarius and Pegasus. Although the Crane, Lizard and Southern Fish hide many interesting objects in their open spaces.
Constellations of the autumn sky: September | October | november
Aquarius
A huge constellation of the southern hemisphere, which belongs to the zodiac circle. It occupies a vast area of 980 square degrees and in such a territory more than 90 stars belonging to Aquarius can be distinguished.
The constellation can be observed in the central and southern regions of Russia in late summer and early autumn. It stretched out in the form of a huge broken line between the constellations of Capricorn and Pisces. And nearby are other aquatic inhabitants of the starry sky - Whale, Dolphin and Eridanus. Therefore, this part of the sky is often called the sea.
But of such an abundance of constellation stars, only seven have a magnitude greater than 4. Five of them form an asterism known as the "Jug". In fact, it resembles an inverted Y.
The brightest star in Aquarius is its Beta, or Sadalsuud. This giant is 2200 times brighter than the Sun, although the temperature of their surfaces is approximately the same. It is 600 light-years away from Earth and is triple.
The next brightest star, Sadalmelik, is Alpha Aquarius. The name translates as "the king's lucky star". This is a huge yellow supergiant, which is slightly colder than the Sun, but at the same time it is almost three thousand times brighter.
Among other interesting objects, it is worth noting at once five radiants of meteor showers, collectively called Aquarids. Aquarius also has its own red dwarf, which attracts 4 exoplanets.
Cepheus
A huge constellation in the northern hemisphere, covering an area of 588 square degrees. In such a vast space with the naked eye, almost 150 stars of the constellation can be distinguished.
Cepheus is located close to the pole, and therefore the inhabitants of the southern hemisphere are not visible. But in Russia it can be observed throughout the year. To find the constellation in the sky, you need to focus on the North Star. If you draw an imaginary line from it to the constellation Lizard, then Cepheus will just be on the way.
The outlines of the constellation resemble an irregular pentagon. It is even easier to imagine a house, as children draw it: a quadrangle with a triangular roof. Now flip the image and you will get the outline of Cepheus.
But there are no brightest stars in this constellation. Alpha Cephei is called Aldemarin. It has a magnitude of 3 and is only 49 light years away. Astronomers predict that in the future it will take the place of the North Star.
Delta Cephei, or Aldarid, is a typical double star that became the prototype for a whole class of Cyphids.
But the most interesting is Mu Cephei - a red supergiant with powerful radiation, which is 350 thousand times greater than the sun. From August to January, this garnet star is clearly visible in the sky.
It is impossible not to say about VV Cephei - a red hypergiant. This star is the second largest in our sky and is only slightly inferior to the giant from the constellation Canis Hounds.
Crane
A slender and beautiful constellation of the southern hemisphere, covering an area of 366 square degrees. In the northern hemisphere, only south of the 51st parallel is available for observation.
In the sky, it is better to focus on the constellation of the Southern Fish, which will be north of the Crane and the constellation of the Toucan - it will be to the south. The outlines of the constellation look like a crane - but not a bird, but that crane, which in the village gets water from the well.
As part of the constellation without optical means, you can see 53 stars. The brightest is Alnair, a red subgiant located at a distance of 100 light years. This is a new star, since its age is only 100 million years.
Beta Crane is called Alphaulka or Gruid. This dull red star is considered one of the coldest among the stars of this class.
The constellation includes many dwarfs. The red dwarf Gliese 832 pulled an exoplanet to itself. Another - yellow is also ready to become an exoplanet.
Lizard
This is a small constellation of the northern hemisphere, which with its outlines is very reminiscent of the English letter W. It is clearly visible throughout Russia, especially in September-October. The constellations Andromeda, Cassiopeia and Cygnus can serve as a guide.
The lizard covers a fairly decent area of 201 square degrees and contains about 60 stars that can be seen with the naked eye. However, there are no bright stars in the constellation.
The brightest star in the Lizard is its Alpha, a blue-white double star. But it has only 12 magnitude, which is why it looks so dim in the sky.
Also, there are no galaxies in the Lizard constellation, but several star clusters can be observed.
Octant
It is a small and rather dim constellation in the southern hemisphere. In terms of area, it occupies only the 50th place (291 square degrees), and of all the stars of Octant without optics, no more than five dozen can be distinguished.
In the northern hemisphere, this constellation cannot be observed. Being in the south, it can be seen if you look for the outlines of an elongated triangle, which is surrounded by the Bird of Paradise, Peacock, Chameleon and Indian.
The vertices of this triangle make up the brightest stars of Octant - Nu, Delta and Beta. Nu is an orange double star, Beta is a yellow-orange giant, Delta is also a double, consisting of an orange giant and a white dwarf.
But the most remarkable star in the constellation Octantus is its Sigma. It is called the North Star of the South, as it points to the South Pole of the world.
Pegasus
This is the largest constellation in the northern hemisphere, as it is in 7th place in terms of the territory it occupies. Its area is measured in 1121 square degrees. And in such a vast space, without the help of a telescope, more than 160 stars belonging to this constellation can be distinguished.
We can say that Pegasus resembles a horse in outline, but only very conditionally and schematically. More often they find a huge square, which is the "torso" of Pegasus. It is surrounded by the constellations Pisces, Lizard and Cygnus. Pegasus can be observed throughout Russia throughout the year. But it is best seen in August and September.
The brightest star in Pegasus is called Enif. Its peculiarity is that it belongs to the supergiants.
Sheat is the next largest and brightest. But this red giant is almost 3,000 times brighter than the Sun. In addition, Sheat is surrounded by a gas cloud.
The third largest star in Pegasus is Makrab. Now it is gradually turning into a red giant. And astronomers have predicted the future of a white dwarf for her.
As part of Pegasus, you can also observe a globular cluster and several galaxies at once. One of the galaxies is called the Einstein Cross and is surrounded by quasars.
Southern Fish
A beautiful and compact constellation in the southern hemisphere. It covers an area of 245 square degrees and contains more than four dozen stars that can be seen with the naked eye.
On the territory of Russia, Southern Fish can be seen south of the 53rd parallel. The outlines of the constellation are more like a broken polygon. It is more convenient to navigate by the square of Pegasus. Lines should be drawn from it to the south. The first bright star that comes across will be the Alpha of the Southern Pisces.
The alpha constellation is called Fomalhaut. This is the only star of the first magnitude, which is located in the southern hemisphere. Fomalhaut is a triple star system with red and orange dwarfs as companions.
An interesting observation: Fomalhaut rises after Sirius sets and sets after Antares rises.
1 – 2.10
Sun in Libra - Diadem
Favorable influence for relationships with women, establishing contacts, for new acquaintances, both romantic and friendly.
4 – 12.10 (exact 8.10)
Saturn in Sagittarius - Ras Alhag
A star from the constellation Ophiuchus. Nature of Saturn and Venus.
Due to changes in the apparent direction of motion, Saturn has already connected with this star in January and July 2017. Now the last conjunction for the next 30 years is coming.
In business and public life, it helps to defend and strengthen our position, promises success if we are consistent and persistent.
In personal life, quarrels, jealousy, suspicion are possible. Here, perseverance and rigidity, yielding results in career matters, will only harm.
Mercury in Libra - Diadem
Constellation Coma Berenices. Nature of Venus and the Moon.
As in the case of the Sun, this conjunction is favorable for relationships with women, including romantic ones, but subject to generally accepted rules and prudence.
7 – 8.10
Venus in Virgo - Denebola
Constellation Leo. Influence of Saturn and Venus.
Gives changes in the "Venusian" areas of activity, sometimes unnecessarily violent. However, Venus is strengthening, albeit in a peculiar way.
Venus is now in conjunction with Mars, which increases the likelihood of extreme manifestations of the "Venusian" theme.
Wholemonth( exact 8.10)
Pluto in Capricorn - Rukbat
Jupiter and Saturn nature star from Sagittarius constellation.
Pluto, which turned into direct motion at the end of September, again reaches the conjunction with Rukbat. The exact aspect of half a degree lasts until the beginning of November.
Pluto has already been at 17-18 degrees Capricorn several times in the past year and is now winding around it (and around the Rukbat star, respectively) through the end of 2017.
Religious and ideological fanaticism, violence and conflicts on this basis.
The ability to influence large groups of people with the help of a word, an expressed idea, an effort of will.
Big goals are achieved consistently through hard work.
9 – 10.10
Mars in Virgo - Denebola
A star on the tassel of a Lion's tail. Influence of Saturn and Venus.
Gives quick and sudden changes. Possibility of a lightning dash in the "Martian" spheres.
At the same time, the danger is the result of recklessness, violence.
We take into account the already divergent, but still close conjunction of Mars with Venus.
13 – 14.10
Mercury in Libra - Spica
Favorable for financial affairs and career. However, you should beware of clever scammers.
Mercury in Libra - Arcturus
Repeats the favorable influence of Spica. Also good for any intellectual activity and disease prevention.
16 – 17.10
Sun in Libra - Spica
Constellation Virgo. Nature of Venus and Mars.
One of the most favorable conjunctions for the Sun.
Success in business, in personal relationships, is very good for social growth. A good influence for everything related to the theme of children.
17 – 18.10
Sun in Libra - Arcturus
Constellation Bootes. nature of Mars and Jupiter.
Favorable for career and business, for any public activity related to competition. Also for relations with lawyers and civil servants.
21 – 22.10
Venus in Libra - Diadem
Constellation Coma Berenices. Star nature Venus and Moon.
The already strong Venus in Libra is further enhanced.
An extremely favorable influence in all "Venusian" matters, especially those relating to personal relationships.
24 – 25.10
Mercury in Scorpio - Acrux
Constellation Southern Cross. nature of Jupiter.
Connection with mysticism, non-traditional knowledge. Favorable for Mercury. The ability to see deeper and wider.
Mercury in Scorpio - Alphecca
Constellation Northern Crown. Influence of Venus and Mercury.
Good for mental activity and social connections.
However, it can give financial problems when planning expenses.
Mercury in Scorpio - Zuben Elgenubi
Constellation Libra. Nature of Saturn and Mars.
Unfavorable influences relating to "Mercury" affairs, social connections, profits from transactions, etc.
The possibility of meeting deceitful, insidious people.
29 – 30.10
Mercury in Scorpio - Zuben Elshemali
Constellation Libra. Nature of Jupiter and Mercury.
Unlike the action of the previous star, here is the strengthening of the functions and principles of Mercury. Rise after fall.
Good for career, business, friendships.
Mercury in Scorpio - Unukalhai
nature of Mars and Saturn. Constellation of the Serpent.
Danger resulting from deceit, forgery and physical poisoning.
With a skillful approach - healing with a strong medicine. A poison used as an antidote. Good for professional medicine.