Feb 5 - Fire Volcano

February 5 Fire Volcano by:

Volcán de Fuego from Earth and space Volcán de Fuego - literally fire volcano - is one of Central America's most active volcanoes. Photos and video of its recent eruption here. Scientists solve a methane puzzle Since 2006, levels of heat-trapping methane in Earth's atmosphere have risen sharply. A new study settles a disagreement about the source. Tonight … Locate Cassiopeia the Queen An earlier name for Cassiopeia was Cassiopeia's Chair. A legend from ancient Greek mythology explains why. Tonight … See the Double Cluster First, find the M- or W-shaped constellation Cassiopeia. The Double Cluster - 2 open star clusters - is nearby and beautiful in a dark sky.

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See the Double Cluster Just above Cassiopeia, assuming your sky is dark, you'll see a faint fuzzy patch. This is the Double Cluster, which blooms into a sparkling array of stars through binoculars or a small backyard telescope.

Volcán de Fuego from Earth and space February 1 satellite image – in natural color – of a burst from Volcán de Fuego, one of central America's most active volcanos. Ash in a volcanic plume typically appears brown or gray in space images, while steam appears white. Image via Landsat 8. Submit your photo to EarthSky here! Did a friend forward EarthSkyNews to you? Click here to get your own subscription!

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