EarthSky News - Dec 17 - Ceres Bright Spots Get Names

December 17 Ceres Bright Spots Get Names by:

Ceres bright spots get names The International Astronomical Union approved the new names on November 26, and scientists used them while discussing other findings about Ceres at this week's American Geophysical Union meeting. Today in science: Wright brothers succeed Check out one of the world's most famous early photos. It shows the Wright brothers and the 1st true airplane on December 17, 1903. Tonight … Moon and Regulus Moon and star Regulus rise in the east at late evening and appear near each other for the rest of the night. Regulus is considered the Lion's Heart. Star of the week: Mirfak in Perseus Mirfak isn't as famous as its brother star in Perseus, called Algol. But Mirfak is easier to find and can help guide you to Algol.

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Tonight: Moon and Regulus Moon and star Regulus rise in the east at late evening and appear near each other for the rest of the night. Regulus is considered the Lion's Heart.

Today's image: Ice monster lighthouse "The lighthouse is starting to look like an ice monster," said Joshua Nowicki. He took this shot on December 15 on the north pier in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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