June's Cosmic Word of the Day

June's Cosmic Word of the Day: Friday, June 27

Term: Redshift

Definition: Redshift is the stretching of light as objects move away.

Simple Explanation: It's light turning redder as stars move away.

Example: Redshift shows the universe is expanding.

June's Sky Gem of the Night: Delphinus

What It Is: Small constellation with a diamond shape.

How to Locate: Look east (~10:00 PM). Delphinus's diamond is ~30° up.