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Orion the Hunter

I once heard a story about a goddess named Artemis. As the goddess of the hunt, wild animals and archery, she was known to be the best archer of all the beings in all the worlds. None could rival her impeccable aim or the strength with whic

Vera Artemisia · 2026-01-16

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Constellations of the Winter Solstice

December is here, and it heralds the end of our calendar year. The seasons turn ever onward in their eternal cycle, so when the equinoxes and solstices occur, we have a chance to slow down and reflect. Where are we in the seasons of our lif

Vera Artemisia · 2025-12-18

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Finding Light in the Darkness Article

There are so many reasons why I think stargazing is an excellent and enriching hobby to explore. The fascinating information you can learn about the universe, as well as the beautiful stories passed down throughout human history about the s

Vera Artemisia · 2025-11-20

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Rising in the East

I watched a beautiful sunset in Daajing Giids the other day. As the bright red and orange softened, the pink and purple clouds faded into lavender grey. I saw the indigo hue of the mountains and islands deepen until they melded with the sha

Vera Artemisia · 2025-09-28

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Finding North with Starlight

Once upon a time, in an age of gods and heroes, there was a woman named Callisto. She was a nymph, a spirit of the land, and the dear friend and hunting companion of the goddess Artemis. They ran through the countryside, frolicking through

Vera Artemisia · 2025-04-13

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Who’s that star? Sirius!

My favourite star that shines in the night sky just so happens to be the brightest one. I’ve spent many nights lost in its beauty, gazing at this marvel of the cosmos. I hope that you may also be illuminated by this star and the stories it

Vera Artemisia · 2025-03-24

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Observational Astronomy 101

Gazing up at the sky on dark winter nights can inspire a sense of wonder and curiosity about the heavens above. What is that bright, shining thing over there? Why is that one yellow and that one red? How can you possibly see a man in the sk

Vera Artemisia · 2025-02-22