“The Perseids (named for the constellation Perseus and the spot where they appear to originate in the sky) grace us once a year (they peak tonight) as the earth passes through a trail of dust and ice particles spewed out in the wake of the comet Swift-Tuttle.”
also for fans of stargazing Google’s Sky Map – only on Android phones for now:
“The GPS and clock allowed us to generate maps for the exact time and location, but the compass and accelerometer were what made Sky Map truly interesting. Using these two sensors, the app can determine the exact direction that your phone is facing and display the stars that are visible. If you want to identify that bright star in the west, all you have to do is point the device in that direction and you'll see "Venus" appear on your screen.”
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