Archaeologists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery: a stone carving that appears to be an ancient map of the stars.

Stargazers will need a clear view of the western horizon to spot the moon near Spica as the sun sets on Aug. 27.

Star Constellations: Some Parting Words… We hope you’ve enjoyed our guide to the star constellations. Unlocking the mysterious of the cosmos is an amazing past-time and hobby.

Among the wondrous objects that lie along the plane of the Milky Way is a faint fuzzy patch of light located to the west and ...

Cultures separated by hemispheres, with no known contact, see remarkably similar constellation patterns in the night sky. Here's why.

The constellations are simply specific patterns picked out on the sky; they don’t take distance into account. Some stars in a constellation may be close, while others are not.

Astronomer Dean Regas worked with Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired to create an accessible book about ...

Over the years, many have asked me to recommend books to help them in their study of the stars and constellations. In this column, I'll provide reviews of three books that I consulted during my ...