The constellation Auriga sits in the night sky with the star “Capella” shining brightly at the top of the constellation. The star Capella is the sixth brightest star in the constellation was discovered in the second century by Greek astronomer Ptolemy, most famous for his Earth-Centric view of the universe. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Gallery: The stars over DeKalb
The Orion constellation brightly illuminates the night sky above DeKalb. The Orion constellation is considered one of the brightest constellations due to the constellation being partly made with the 7th and 10th brightest stars and was named after the Greek mythological hunter known for his skills. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
Feb 11, 2025
About the Contributor
Ethan Rodriguez, Former Photojournalist
Ethan Rodriguez is a sophomore from the greater St. Charles area majoring in chemistry. He started his career at the Northern Star in the fall 2024 semester. Outside of the news cycle, he enjoys photographing nature and the night sky.