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The Andromeda Galaxy: All you need to know
The Andromeda Galaxy is the closest large galaxy to our Milky Way. At 2.5 million light-years, it's the most distant thing you can see with the eye alone.
September 23, 2026
The Wild Duck cluster, M11, a lovely open cluster in Scutum
The Wild Duck cluster, also known as M11, is an open star cluster in the constellation Scutum that appears best through binoculars or a telescope.
August 28, 2026
The Great Rift is a dark swath in the Milky Way
The Great Rift or Dark Rift is a darkened swath of the Milky Way where new stars are forming. It's best seen from a rural location away from light pollution.
August 19, 2026
Orionid meteor shower 2026: All you need to know
In 2026, the Orionid meteor shower should be most active on the morning of October 21. The best time to watch is in the dark hours before dawn.
August 18, 2026
M6 and M7: Open star clusters in the Scorpion’s Tail
M6 and M7 are star clusters near Scorpius’ stinger. Under a dark sky, these loose groups of stars can be a stunning sight.
July 23, 2026
Find M4: An easy to spot globular cluster near Antares
Find M4, one of the easiest globular star clusters to spot. It's located just next to reddish Antares, the brightest star in Scorpius the Scorpion.
July 22, 2026
Meet Omega Centauri, a giant globular star cluster
Omega Centauri is the Milky Way's largest globular star cluster. It contains about 10 million stars. Find out how to see this beautiful behemoth here.
May 6, 2026
Meet M13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules
Many stargazers call it the finest globular cluster in the northern half of the heavens. It's M13, also known as the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules.
April 21, 2026
Coma Berenices galaxy cluster, best in April and May
Myriads of galaxies - in all shapes and sizes and visible only in telescopes - shine in the Coma Berenices galaxy cluster.
April 14, 2026
The Beehive Cluster: A swarm of 1,000 stars
The Beehive Cluster is an open star cluster that lies near the center of the constellation Cancer the Crab. It goes by many names, including Praesepe and M44.
March 1, 2026
