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The Perseids Meteor Shower, a Conjunction, and the Summer Triangle

The Perseids Meteor Shower, a Conjunction, and the Summer Triangle

Update: 2024-07-14
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Join us for the week of July 14 to July 20. In this episode we dive into the Summer Triangle and discover the myths and scientific marvels behind the stars Vega, Altair, and Deneb. Learn how to spot these celestial gems along with other deep sky objects in the summer sky.

Get up early for the conjunction of Uranus and Mars on July 15. Also, this month marks the start of observation for the dazzling Perseid meteor shower, which is always an anticipated astronomical event. We talk more about meteor showers and how to view them in the second half of the episode.

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The Perseids Meteor Shower, a Conjunction, and the Summer Triangle

The Perseids Meteor Shower, a Conjunction, and the Summer Triangle