Spring triangle

the spring triangle is formed from that very bright stars Regulus ( in the constellation lion) , Arktur (in the constellation bear guardian) and Spika ( constellation virgin). It is briefly visible after sunset in the spring sky southward. It concerns here however around no constellation, but a remarkable star formation (an asterism so mentioned), which can be used for orientation.


Sternbilder violett, Sternennamen rot, Norden ist oben

See also: Summer triangle, autumn square, winter hexagon

 

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