Binocular Universe: Bring back Bufo

Today, we recognize that the sky is divided into 88 standard constellations with well-defined boundaries, as adopted by the International Astronomical Union. You might be surprised to learn, however, that these were only officially approved 101 years ago. Before 1922, astronomers and authors could create their own constellations using fainter stars scattered among the moreContinue reading “Binocular Universe: Bring back Bufo”
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