Starwatch: get to know the Great Diamond asterism
by Stuart Clark from Science | The Guardian on (#6N84F)
Composed of four of the brightest stars, the asterism is great for finding your way around the night sky
Beyond the traditional constellations, asterisms can provide a useful alternative way to find your way around the night sky. This week we take a look at one that spans four northern spring constellations.
The chart shows the view looking south-west from London at about 23.00 BST this week.
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