In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Dave Eicher invites you to head out later in the evening to observe what most observers think is the sky’s most colorful area. Named for the nearby star Rho ...

The solar system’s largest and smallest planets meet in the evening sky, standing 2° apart shortly after sunset.

This morning, set your sights on the first planetary nebula ever discovered: M27, the Dumbbell Nebula in Vulpecula.

The degradation of seeing due to tube currents (also called thermals) is a widely recognized problem. But how do you know if it’s your problem? Point your telescope at a fairly bright star and use ...

A fortunate dozen spent a night with the 4.3-meter Lowell Discovery Telescope, happy to be gazing at some great deep-sky ...

White House says private astronaut Jared Isaacman was removed from consideration due to past donations to Democratic causes.

Enjoy a close conjunction of the solar system’s smallest and largest planet just days before the Full Strawberry Moon this ...

Luna hangs near Spica, Virgo’s brightest star, in the evening sky tonight after a close pass earlier in the day.

Explore NGC 6946, the Fireworks Galaxy—an active starburst galaxy on the Cepheus-Cygnus border known for its high rate of ...

“When using a tent during an observing run or star party, consider a second tent for your equipment,” is the excellent ...

Regas first defines what a constellation is and then offers a short description of how to identify Orion’s shape. Following ...

Today in the history of astronomy, the man who would first suggest Neptune's presence is born.