Satellite constellations are a relatively new threat to astronomy; prior to the drop in launch costs driven by SpaceX’s ...

Thousands of years ago, Chinese astronomers studied the sky using an ancient record of constellations and their coordinates. Known as the “Star Manual of Master Shi,” the document is the oldest ...

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There is a new method to detect and map spots on stars by "using observations from NASA missions of orbiting planets." ...

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Once you know how to use a star map, finding your way around the night sky is easy. Credit: Creators.com illustration I’ve been finding my way around the night sky with a star map for more than six ...

The North Star has guided navigators for centuries, but scientists have only now noticed that it has a strange spotted surface. The star has been discovered to be covered in light and dark blotches ...

Have you ever noticed a constellation while driving at night and wondered what it was? Or looked up after dark and wondered what you were looking at? The night sky appears is constantly changing, ...

Where to find The Wintermaker, Curly Tail, The Sacred Loop and more indigenous constellations in the night sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...