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Finding Your Way Around the Summer Sky
Step outside tonight and look up — it's not the same sky we talked about in winter. Orion and his belt have slipped below the horizon, and in their place is a whole new cast of characters: a swan flying down a river of stars, a scorpion with a glowing red heart, and a teapot pointed straight at the center of our galaxy. Same backyard, completely different view. Here's how to find your way around it.
Start with the Summer Triangle
Just like Orion's Belt anchors the winter sky, the Summer Triangle anchors summer. Look for three bright stars spread wide…
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