Starwatch: the lion in spring

The constellation Leo dominates the southern sky, with Regulus its brightest starOne of the most prominent constellations in the spring sky is Leo. During the winter, it has climbed out of the eastern sky and now dominates the south. The constellation is one of the oldest to be recognised in its current form. The Mesopotamians recognised this grouping of stars about 4,000 years ago.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 22, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Stuart Clark Tags: Science Astronomy Space Source Type: news