Actually, there IS a South Pole star, but it’s too faint to be seen with the naked eye, and it would only be visible by stargazers who live south of the Equator in any event. Sigma Octantis sits almost exactly on the South Celestial Pole, just as Polaris sits almost exactly on the North Celestial Pole, but because Sigma Octantis is only 5th magnitude, it’s much harder to spot with just the eyes. The long arm of the Southern Cross, incidentally, points almost directly at it.
Lee Cox almost 7 years ago
Actually, there IS a South Pole star, but it’s too faint to be seen with the naked eye, and it would only be visible by stargazers who live south of the Equator in any event. Sigma Octantis sits almost exactly on the South Celestial Pole, just as Polaris sits almost exactly on the North Celestial Pole, but because Sigma Octantis is only 5th magnitude, it’s much harder to spot with just the eyes. The long arm of the Southern Cross, incidentally, points almost directly at it.
orinoco womble almost 7 years ago
Last frame is Lucy’s opinion of her own prowess as a psychologist.
ChrissieML Premium Member almost 7 years ago
It’s midsummer – who let those little kids stay up past sunset?
Grace Premium Member almost 7 years ago
In this day and age staying in the front yard may be smart.
GROG Premium Member almost 7 years ago
If he listens to her, he’ll be forever lost. But I’m sure that’s what she wants.
ellisaana Premium Member almost 7 years ago
As nights go by, the west star will become the east star will become the west star will become the ….
Kip W almost 7 years ago
Cover your ears, Linus. It’s the Southern Double Cross!
chain gang charlie almost 7 years ago
Lucy grew up to be the Republican Party’s chief Advisor on ecology and climate change…
wjones almost 7 years ago
With light pollution who see’s stars now days.