Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, may not be alone. And its potential companion may be responsible for ...

Asteroid 6 Hebe is now at opposition in Aquarius. It is visible all night, best seen shortly after midnight.

Viewing with the aid of 10x50 binoculars will bring the light cast by a stellar cluster into sharper focus, or even allow you ...

With the new moon darkening the skies, you’ll have a rare shot at spotting the Milky Way, deep-sky galaxies, and even the ...

Discover Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky and learn how to spot it, its history, and why astronomers ...

Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, may not be alone. And its potential companion may be responsible for one of the star’s enduring mysteries.

One of the best known and most luminous stars in the night sky, Betelgeuse has long intrigued anyone who has gazed up and seen its reddish tint, which is visible to the naked eye. What has most ...

Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, may not be alone. And its potential companion may be responsible for one of the star’s enduring mysteries.

Low in the southern summer sky is the star known as “the rival of Mars”: Antares (Alpha Scorpii). The brilliant red of Antares stands out among the blues and whites of the surrounding stars in ...