Last night we saw something we've never seen before - Crux! Our move to the Southern hemisphere forced us to exchange the Big Dipper for Crux - more commonly known as the Southern Cross. Crux is the smallest of the 88 modern constellations but is one of the most distinctive. This beautiful constellation in the shape of a cross guided sailing explorers of the Southern hemisphere and is easily visible practically any time of the year.
Well, I guess we have something in common: we both can't see the stars of the northern hemisphere... thank you, Houston light pollution! The view you do have of the night sky looks pretty impressive! Can't wait to see it myself!
ReplyDeleteYou guys really need to check out the stars under NVGs (Night Vision Goggles)...I'm telling you, it's INCREDIBLE!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHow awesome...thank you for sharing your adventures.
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