The once and future north star
Posted in General, History, Stargazing on May 10th, 2010 by Peter LipscombThis week we go on a quest to find the celestial dragon, Draco. Winding through a patch of the northern sky between Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, Draco is neighbor to the strongman, Hercules. Star lore from ancient Greece connects Draco to Hercules and his twelve labors. The dragon is also mentioned as taking part in the battle waged between the Gods and the Titans for supremacy and control of Mount Olympus.
