| Alpha Orionis has sunk well below the horizon at dusk. For me, this is psychologically significant because it means that those winter constellations are behind us (metaphorically speaking) and summer is almost here. Time to get out those Ophiuchus, Scorpius, and Sagittarius items on your observing checklist!
That said, out of sight is not out of mind. Which is why I bring you…
What Your Betelgeuse Pronunciation Says About You: A Totally Unscientific Personality Quiz!
Say the star name 3 times…Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse. Then, find your amateur astronomer profile below!Type: “Beetlejuice”
You say it like the movie—three times and he appears.
Personality: Life of the star party. You bring snacks, light up your Dob with red LEDs, and call Orion “that guy with the belt.”
Type: “Bet-el-jooz”
You say it close enough to most planetarium docents.
Personality: Friendly and chill. Modest setup, comfy chair, always happy to share the view. Everyone likes observing next to you.
Type: “Bay-tel-gerz”
You went with the audiobook from that one astronomy class.
Personality: You’re sharp, slightly pedantic, and the go-to for plate-solving crises. You have opinions—and people trust them.
Type: “Beh-tel-guhz” (Arabic-ish)
You actually looked up the etymology. Respect.
Personality: Deep-sky monk. You hold reverence for historical star catalogs and sketch realistic globulars with white pencil on black paper.
Type: “I just call it Alpha Orionis.”
You dodge the whole pronunciation mess.
Personality: Chill conflict avoider. You quietly run both imaging rigs and visual sessions without taking sides. Everyone thinks you’re on their team—and they’re right.
In addition to you gaining self-knowledge (Know Thyself), here is what is happening this week:
- Cherry Grove Observatory (CGO) Member Star Party
- Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC) Member Observing Weekend
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