Star-hopping the Winter Sky
Star-hopping is a means of navigating the night sky by recognizing constellations and other patterns as landmarks without relying on coordinates or equipment. This method is one of the best ways to get familiar with the night sky, and you probably already know more than you think you do!
Here’s a great guide for locating easy-to-find constellations in the Winter sky by star-hopping alone:
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