Chitral Astronomical Society
Skies over the Hindu Kush
Constellation
The 'W' in the northern sky.
Five bright stars in a distinctive W (or M) shape. Sits opposite the Big Dipper across Polaris.
Useful for finding the Andromeda Galaxy — drop from the right side of the W.
Best viewing
Autumn evenings
See also
Orion
The hunter — the most recognisable winter constellation.
Ursa Major
The Great Bear — home of the Big Dipper.
Scorpius
The unmistakable curve of the Scorpion.
Leo
The lion of spring.
Cygnus
The swan flying down the Milky Way.
Taurus
The bull, marked by the V-shaped Hyades.
