There’s something new and bright lurking in the night sky — and you can see it in your backyard. An amateur astronomer in Japan recently discovered a nova in the constellation Cassiopeia involving a ...
Whether you're trying to impress someone or are tired of only being able to see the Big and Little Dippers when contemplating the night sky, knowing how to find a constellation is a good thing.
If you were among the countless numbers of people who spent time last week looking for Perseid meteors, you doubt took notice of a striking stellar arrangement in the northeastern part of the sky: A ...
With Valentine’s Day on Friday, love is in the air. It’s also in the nighttime sky. This year, the moon will be full on Friday. How romantic is that? In addition, several love stories are connected to ...
THERE are some constellations you only need to learn once, then you can spot them for the rest of your life. Others are more difficult to find, and you might need some help to work out what they are.
Scientists have made an exciting breakthrough in understanding how the universe creates the ingredients needed for life. A ...