JOURNAL ARTICLE

Getting Ahead With Serpens: The front end of the celestial serpent rises every May evening.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2025, v. 149, n. 5. P. 55 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hewitt-White, Ken 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from Sky & Telescope discusses the constellation Serpens Caput, focusing on the head of the celestial serpent that rises every May evening. The author explores various stars and deep-sky objects within Serpens Caput, including double stars and the globular cluster M5. Despite light pollution, the author uses telescopes to observe and describe the intricate details of these celestial objects, highlighting the beauty and challenges of stargazing in suburban skies. The article encourages readers to appreciate the unique features of Serpens Caput and the rewarding experience of exploring the night sky. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2025/05, Vol. 149, Issue 5, p55
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:183015377
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