Image source [1]: Central area of constellation Taurus, showing Aldebaran at the lower left.
Hello friends, continuing our journey through the constellations today we marvel at the constellations of Taurus and Triangulum.
Taurus is one of the constellations of the zodiac, which means it is crossed by the plane of the ecliptic. Taurus is a large and prominent constellation in the northern hemisphere's winter sky. It is one of the oldest constellations, dating back to at least the Early Bronze Age when it is marked the location of the Sun during the spring equinox. During November, the Taurid meteor shower appears to radiate from the general direction of this constellation. The Beta Taurid meteor shower occurs during the months of June and July in the daytime, and is normally observed using radio techniques.
Image source [2]: The constellation Taurus as it can be seen by the naked eye. The constellation lines have been added for clarity.
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Triangulum is a small constellation in the northern sky. Its name is Latin for "triangle", derived from its three brightest stars, which form a long and narrow triangle. Known to the ancient Babylonians and Greeks, Triangulum was one of the 48 constellations listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy. Three stars make up the long narrow triangle that gives the constellation its name. The brightest member is the white giant star Beta Trianguli of apparent magnitude 3.00, lying 127 light-years distant from Earth.
Image source [3]: The constellation Triangulum as it can be seen by the naked eye.