The Sky Tonight: Fomalhaut, the loneliest star, the "Mouth of the Whale".

in #science8 years ago (edited)

If you are an astronomy enthusiast and enjoy observing the sky don't miss this event.

From the Northern Hemisphere, look Southeast for a bright and solitary star: Fomalhaut.
Since it is located in a sky region sorrounded by faint stars it is very easy to find. It is the only Bright Star.

Fomalhaut is also called The Solitary One or the Autumn Star and is one of the brighter stars in the constellation Piscis Austrinus, the Southern Fish (not to be confused with the constellation Pisces).

(Image courtesy of TheStarsandPlanets.com)
The star's name comes from Arabic and means "Mouth of the Whale".

You can watch the evening sky with your naked eye but if you bring binoculars much better! Don't miss it!.


(Image courtesy of EarthSky)

The original idea of this Sky Post is from @okay.
Hope you enjoy it!