Touring the Treats of Taurus Using Mobile Astronomy Apps

It's one of a handful of distinctive winter constellations that are easy to recognize with just your eyes. In this edition of Mobile Astronomy, we'll take a tour of Taurus, pointing out some things you'll spy during a winter stroll and others that make setting up your telescope on a cold winter evening worth your while. The constellation of Taurus is located on the ecliptic, just north of the celestial equator, making it visible almost globally.