Algol

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• Locate Cassiopeia
  Find the distinct W or M shape of the Cassiopeia constellation, which is in the northern sky.
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• Find Perseus
  Look below the Cassiopeia asterism to find the constellation Perseus. It has a distinctive curve of stars known as the Segment of Perseus.
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• Spot Algol
  Within Perseus, look for the two brightest stars, which are Mirfak and Algol.
  Algol is a prominent, naked-eye visible star.
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• Best viewing time
  In the Northern Hemisphere, the constellation is most visible during the evening hours from autumn to spring.
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• Neighbouring constellations
  The constellation Perseus, and therefore Algol, is bordered by several other constellation:
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  • North: Cassiopeia and Camelopardalis
  • South: Aries and Taurus
  • East: Auriga
  • West: Andromeda and Triangulum

• In this episode, reporter Sebastian Cunliffe tells us about Deaf astronomer John Goodricke, who changed how we view the skies in his short life.
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• Having been born in Holland, Goodricke moved to the UK for his education, and settled in York. There he made a close friendship with Edward Pigott, a talented astronomer.
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• He soon made a scientific breakthrough which won him the prestigious Copley medal, and despite dying young, his methods are still used 200 years later.

• John Goodricke’s commemorative plaque is located outside Treasurer’s House in York.
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• Known for his observations of variable stars like Algol.
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• Read More
  – Revised John Goodricke Plague installed.
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  – wikipedia (John Goodricke)