JOURNAL ARTICLE

Corona Borealis: A Castle in the Sky.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2025, v. 149, n. 6. P. 45 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: O'Meara, Stephen James 3 of 3

Abstract

The article in Sky & Telescope from June 2025 explores the constellation Corona Borealis, known as the Northern Crown, through the lens of Welsh mythology. In Welsh folklore, Corona Borealis is Caer Arianrhod, the Castle of the Silver Wheel, home to the sky goddess Arianrhod. The article delves into the story of Arianrhod, her children representing darkness and light, and how the constellation's position in the sky mirrors the seasonal cycles of life, death, and rebirth. The text also highlights the astronomical significance of Corona Borealis in relation to the changing seasons. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2025/06, Vol. 149, Issue 6, p45
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:183622822
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