Winter’s Night Sky


By Jim Lattis | December 16, 2011

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The winter solstice is honored by many traditions as a sacred time. It’s also an occasion to enjoy the wonders of the night sky with winter’s long hours of darkness. Commentator Jim Lattis tells us what stars and planets to look for in the months ahead.

Jim Lattis

Jim Lattis

Jim Lattis is an astronomer and the director of the UW-Space Place in Madison.
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