All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful ...

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 ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...

There’s magic in the air this holiday season and there’s also magic in the  December Pottsville night skies. These long ...

Any space-loving backyard astronomer should have a trusted sky map to reference when stargazing or peering through the viewfinder of their telescope, and app developers have stepped up to offer a wide ...

When you look up into the night sky, you see a variety of stars that differ in their brightness and closeness. If you have learned about the patterns of stars in the sky, you may also have learned to ...

Constellations through the ages -- Constellations of the zodiac -- An astronomy primer -- Watching the skies -- How this book is organized -- The greek alphabet -- Map of the northern sky -- Map of ...

Bellerophon ultimately decided to visit Mount Olympus, the home of the gods, which was strictly off-limits to mortals. As horse and rider approached the Olympian gates, Zeus sent a gadfly to sting ...