The night sky, on a clear and pollution-less night (I mean no light pollution), is a sight to behold. Over 6000 stars can be seen with the naked eye alone. And if its autumn, you are definitely going to want to catch a glimpse of the night sky. Why? Well, the central part of our galaxy is visible during this time, and I can tell you, it’s a magnificent sight.
The central part of our galaxy contains vast quantities of gas and dust; stellar ingredients. At the center of it all is a supermassive galaxy, which can be found in the constellation of Sagittarius. Invisible to the naked eye, it has a persistent mark in the radio spectrum of light. In skies unaffected by light pollution, the Milky Way can be seen arching overhead during the months of August-October.
What does it look like? Well, something like this:
It is a truly magnificent sight. These very stars have been observed, probed and stared at in awe by nearly every human being that has walked on this planet. In ancient times, the stars were the standard repositories for every map, for every time measuring device and for everything related with mankind.
While looking at the night sky, we can sometimes see moving streaks of light across the sky. These are meteors and are sometimes also referred to as shooting stars. They are anything but stars. They are the fragments of comets and/or asteroids that once visited the inner solar system. They burn up in the atmosphere, due to our atmosphere, and provide a dazzling, temporary source of light.
Fast-forwarding to modern times, however, such sights have become increasingly rare. Cities with bright lights have diminished our view of the night sky. Our dependence on stars has reduced to an all time low. Nevertheless, looking at the night sky is an incredible experience. It underlines what it’s meant to be human, and provides us a glimpse of the beauty of nature. The very stars that have inspired human beings from even a million years ago continues to inspire every new generation to new heights, never before ventured, or even conceived. The inspirational power of such beautiful objects is limitless.
The central part of our galaxy contains vast quantities of gas and dust; stellar ingredients. At the center of it all is a supermassive galaxy, which can be found in the constellation of Sagittarius. Invisible to the naked eye, it has a persistent mark in the radio spectrum of light. In skies unaffected by light pollution, the Milky Way can be seen arching overhead during the months of August-October.
What does it look like? Well, something like this:
It is a truly magnificent sight. These very stars have been observed, probed and stared at in awe by nearly every human being that has walked on this planet. In ancient times, the stars were the standard repositories for every map, for every time measuring device and for everything related with mankind.
While looking at the night sky, we can sometimes see moving streaks of light across the sky. These are meteors and are sometimes also referred to as shooting stars. They are anything but stars. They are the fragments of comets and/or asteroids that once visited the inner solar system. They burn up in the atmosphere, due to our atmosphere, and provide a dazzling, temporary source of light.
Fast-forwarding to modern times, however, such sights have become increasingly rare. Cities with bright lights have diminished our view of the night sky. Our dependence on stars has reduced to an all time low. Nevertheless, looking at the night sky is an incredible experience. It underlines what it’s meant to be human, and provides us a glimpse of the beauty of nature. The very stars that have inspired human beings from even a million years ago continues to inspire every new generation to new heights, never before ventured, or even conceived. The inspirational power of such beautiful objects is limitless.
Bijaya's creations 