Ophiuchus: the 13th Zodiac or a near Supernova?

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Do you remember when your Zodiac sign changed? This summer the astrology world was hit by a colossal meteorite: Ophiuchus, the 13th Zodiac.…

The Story of the Stars from Peru to Babylon

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Mankind has forever been fascinated by the stars. In the age of darkness, they provided a twinkling suggestion of life beyond Earth. The distant light scattered across the velvet black would have provided stimulation, mystery, and solace.…

Ancient Mapping Of The Stars - How Civilizations Before Us Learned About The Stars

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The night sky that we all love watching is full of countless stars. But humans have always wondered about the position of these stars in the universe.…

Who are the Greek gods of the Planets?

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Many of the planets, as with many of the months, take their name from Roman gods and leaders. ‘July’, for example, is a shortening of ‘Julius’, as in Julius Caesar. Similarly, ‘August’ is named in honor of Augustus Caesar (also known as Octavian) who became emperor of ancient Rome…

Astrology - where does it all come from?

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Here at Under Lucky Stars - we love everything to do with the sparkly night sky above. We enjoyed sharing our Constellation Guides and April Part II is coming up next! For now, we wanted to give you a (Short) History of Astrolgoy. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed writing it!…

SHOOT FOR THE STARS - Unique Gifts for Stargazers

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With back-to-back birthdays you are constantly racking your brains for awesome gifts. Put those socks down, we have got you covered! Read on however if you are looking for gifts for serious star-gazers.…

Astronomy versus Astrology

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Astrology and astronomy are the concepts related to the universe. In the early ages, astrology and astronomy were terms used indistinguishably. What's the difference?…