Yesterday I read some info about what to look for in the night sky, so I wanted to share with you.
As winter is going away, hurry and take a look at the wonderful winter constellation - Taurus (the Bull). It is in our southern sky on midwinter evenings. Taurus contains two magnificent star clusters, and is beautifully seen naked-eye as well as with
astronomical binoculars. It's biggest and brightest star is Aldebaran. If you don't know how this star looks, then it's very easy to find. Look for a copper-colored star in the way between the horizon and overhead. Aldebaran is sometimes called the eye of the Bull. The constellation Taurus contains two notable star clusters: the Pleiades and the Hyades. For the Pleiades look to the upper right of Aldebaran. Only about six or more stars are seen with the naked eye. But for a real treat, look at Pleiades with your binoculars, then you'll be able to see about 100 of them. Even a small pair of binoculars, such as
Oberwerk 8x42mm Waterproof Binoculars Compact, provides perfect views of this cluster. The Hyades is much bigger than Pleiades, contains more than 400 stars and is very easy to find. The Hyades is V-shaped collection of stars.
Enjoy the Taurus and clear sky to you!