Frosty Drew Columns
- Messier 104 – the “Sombrero Galaxy” in Virgo
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Entry Date: May 1, 2013
Published Under: Glenn Chaple's Columns
One of the more noteworthy examples of an edge-on spiral galaxy bisected by a dark dust lane is M104, the Sombrero Galaxy. The nick-name arises from the galaxy’s resemblance to the traditional Mexican headwear, the bright nuclear bulge forming the ha... more - Saturn Now Visible in May’s Early Evening Sky
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Entry Date: May 1, 2013
Published Under: David Huestis's Columns
If you have any rudimentary knowledge about astronomy and are like most people, anytime someone mentions the planet Saturn the first image that pops into your head is a planet with an extensive system of rings surrounding it. This sixth planet from the... more - Binary Star: Algieba (Gamma Leonis)
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Entry Date: May 1, 2013
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
Now that May is upon us, the familiar winter constellations are quickly setting to the west with all the great spring constellations quite visible overhead. Among the spring constellations is the well know constellation Leo (the Lion). This month we wi... more - Binary Star: Iota Cancer
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Entry Date: Apr 11, 2013
Published Under: Scott MacNeill's Columns
During this month of April, light traveling across the galaxy for 329 years shines at us from the top of the dim constellation Cancer. This light originates from the binary star, Iota Cancer. This fantastic binary star, though tough to see naked eye fr... more
