4th Of July Sky 2024 | June 24 - June 30
Season 47 Episode 26 | 1mVideo has Closed Captions
Star Gazers STGZ418 June 24-30, 2024 “A 4th of July Sky 2024 Version”
Star Gazers STGZ418 June 24-30, 2024 “A 4th of July Sky 2024 Version”
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Star Gazers is presented by your local public television station.
Funding provided by The Batchelor Foundation and The William J. & Tina Rosenberg Foundation
4th Of July Sky 2024 | June 24 - June 30
Season 47 Episode 26 | 1mVideo has Closed Captions
Star Gazers STGZ418 June 24-30, 2024 “A 4th of July Sky 2024 Version”
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipHERE’S THE SKIES AT 11 PM ON JULY 4TH LOOKING STRAIGHT SOUTH, BUT THIS TRICK WILL WORK ALL SUMMER!
IF YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO FIND SOUTH.
LOOK FOR THE BIG DIPPER, AND FLIP A 180.
IF YOU LOOK ABOUT A QUARTER WAY UP THE SKY, YOU’LL SEE A VERY RED STAR NAMED ANTARES.
THIS STAR MARKS THE HEART OF THE CONSTELLATION SCORPIUS THE SCORPION.
REMEMBER THAT SPOT.
NEXT LOOK UP AND LEFT AND A TRIANGLE OF THREE BRIGHT STARS.
THAT IS THE SUMMER TRIANGLE!
THE TOP RIGHT STAR IS VEGA, THE FIFTH BRIGHTEST IN THE SKY, AND IS A COOL WHITE COLOR!
NOW GO BACK TO ANTARES, AND FOLLOW A LINE TO THE RIGHT TO FIND BRIGHT BLUE SPICA IN VIRGO!
IT’S THE 15TH BRIGHTEST IN THE SKY SO SHOULD STAND OUT.
THERE YOU HAVE IT!
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE STARS.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY AMERICA.
KEEP LOOKIN’ UP!
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Star Gazers is presented by your local public television station.
Funding provided by The Batchelor Foundation and The William J. & Tina Rosenberg Foundation