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Posts by
Larry Sessions
Fomalhaut is the Loneliest Star … but not in 2025
Fomalhaut is known as the 'lonely one' or 'solitary one' because it shines brightly in an otherwise dim patch of sky. But in 2025, Saturn is nearby.
September 15, 2025
61 Cygni – a double star – is nicknamed Flying Star
Compared to other stars, 61 Cygni moves quite rapidly against the background of more distant stars, revealing its proximity to Earth.
August 7, 2025
Top 10 cool things about stars that you probably didn’t know
Here's a collection of 10 cool things about stars that you probably didn't know. Big stars, green stars, black holes, stars by the millions, and more!
July 30, 2025
Summer Triangle star: Altair is variable and spins fast!
Altair, in the constellation Aquila the Eagle, is one of the closest stars to our solar system. It's variable in an unusual way, and it spins very fast!
July 23, 2025
Summer Triangle star Deneb is distant and luminous
When you gaze at the bright star Deneb, you’re gazing across thousands of light-years of space at one of the bright stars of the huge Summer Triangle asterism.
July 16, 2025
Summer Triangle star: Vega is bright and blue-white
There's a noticeable star pattern called the Summer Triangle in the east on July and August evenings. Its brightest star is blue-white Vega.
July 8, 2025
It’s summer. What’s noon to you? Midday? High noon?
What do you mean by noon? Do you define it by your clock or wristwatch? Or that gnawing in your stomach? Here's how astronomers think about noontime.
June 20, 2025
Top 10 space objects to see during the day
Love astronomy, but don't like to stay up late? Here are the top 10 space objects you can see - under the right conditions - during the day.
June 19, 2025
Massive ruby red Antares is the Scorpion’s Heart
Red Antares, Heart of the Scorpion in the constellation Scorpius, is a massive red supergiant star in the last stages of its lifespan.
June 10, 2025
Meet Regulus, Leo the Lion’s Heart and brightest star
The bright star Regulus in Leo the Lion is prominent in the evening sky in May. It looks like a single point of light, but is really 4 stars.
May 21, 2025
