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Fear and Deception

Explore the mysterious tale of Coma Berenices, the mythological constellation linked to love, sacrifice, and quick-thinking. Discover its connection to Libra and Hercules in this fascinating historical account from June 2010. Unveil the classical origins of Berenice’s Hair and the celestial wonders observed by early astronomers like Tycho Brahe. Join the Von Braun Astronomical Society on an enchanting journey back to ancient times.

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Fear and Deception

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  1. Fear and Deception Hercules, Coma Berenices & Libra Von Braun Astronomical Society June 2010

  2. Coma Berenices • Constellation recognized Tycho Brahe 1602 (IAU 1930) • Classical: Berenice’s Hair • Sacrificed to Aphrodite (Venus) for husband’s safe return • Disappeared overnight • Quick-thinking Conon: “See it in the Sky!”

  3. China: Prince’s Court

  4. In Coma Berenices: Galactic Pole

  5. Libra: The Queen’s Scales • East Indies: Palm Tree • Pre-Classical: claws of Scorpion • possibly separated by Middle Eastern astonomers 1190 BCE (autumnal equinox)

  6. Hercules

  7. Hercules M13 Globular Cluster

  8. Draco the Dragon

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