By Cecille Kennedy | 2025-01-27
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On the night of January 25, 2025, we embarked on an unforgettable astronomy session at Chaitanya Agro Tourism, located on the outskirts of the city. Armed with curiosity and enthusiasm, we gazed upon a breathtaking celestial wonder—the Winter Circle, also known as the Winter Hexagon.
Captured through the lens of Mr. Sultan Ali’s Samsung Galaxy S23, this image showcases the brilliance of six of the brightest stars forming a giant hexagonal asterism in the winter night sky. The view was truly mesmerizing, leaving all guests in awe as they admired the countless stars and even spotted planets twinkling amidst the vast cosmic expanse.
The Winter Circle consists of:
🌟 Capella (Auriga)
🌟 Aldebaran (Taurus)
🌟 Rigel (Orion)
🌟 Sirius (Canis Major) – the brightest star in the night sky
🌟 Procyon (Canis Minor)
🌟 Pollux (Gemini)
Together, these stars form a striking geometric pattern that graces our winter skies, making it one of the most recognizable and spectacular celestial sights.
A Plea for Darker Skies
While we marveled at this stunning view, it also reminded us of an important issue—light pollution. The growing brightness of city lights threatens to drown out our view of the night sky. If we don’t act responsibly, future generations may never experience such celestial wonders.
🔭 Let's take action:
✅ Install outdoor lights that are shielded and directed downward.
✅ Use warmer, dimmer lights to minimize skyglow.
✅ Advocate for dark-sky reserves and responsible lighting policies.
Every small step counts. Let’s preserve our natural nightscape so that the beauty of the cosmos remains accessible to all.
🌌 Look up, wonder, and protect our night sky!
Mobile - Samsung galaxy S23
Tripod - Digitek DTR 500 BH
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