Ophiuchus: The Forgotten Zodiac Constellation

Ophiuchus: The Forgotten Zodiac Constellation

The following portion was written by Virginia, age 16, an Experience Astronomy student from Hurricane, West Virginia. “You probably thought there were only twelve zodiac signs, right? Wrong. There are actually thirteen, and the forgotten constellation is named...
The Kidnapping of Persephone

The Kidnapping of Persephone

In Greek mythology, Persephone was the daughter of Zeus, the god of gods, and Demeter, goddess of the harvest. Persephone was so pretty that not only did her parents adore her, but everyone loved her. But there was one problem with that: the evil Hades wanted her...
Hercules Faces the Dreaded Lion

Hercules Faces the Dreaded Lion

A roar went out like a big wave crashing through the woods. Everyone looked up; the birds stopped singing and the air prickled. All within the land knew that Leo the Lion was on the hunt! His mane was a vibrant orange, like the golden sun in the desert. His eyes were...
Perseus and the Birth of Pegasus

Perseus and the Birth of Pegasus

So, you want to know how the constellation Pegasus came to be? Well, for you to know that, I’ll have to tell you one of my stories. When I, Perseus, was a young lad living in the realm of King Polydectes, the King sent word to me and my Mother Danae that I was to...