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Thuban was the North Star for the ancient Egyptians
The North Star changes over time. Thuban was the Pole Star some 5,000 years ago, when the Egyptians were building the pyramids.
August 12, 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
Eltanin and Rastaban, the Dragon’s eyes
These 2 famous stars shine down from the northern sky. Eltanin and Rastaban represent the fiery eyes of the constellation Draco the Dragon.
July 29, 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
Exquisite Albireo, a favorite and colorful double star
Albireo, in the constellation Cygnus, is a favorite for stargazers. Through a small telescope, it appears as a beautiful gold star with a dimmer blue companion.
July 17, 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
Meet Shaula and Lesath, Scorpion’s Stinger stars
Shaula and Lesath, known as the Stinger of the Scorpion, are easy to see at the end of the Tail of the constellation Scorpius.
July 6, 2025
Epsilon Lyrae is the famous Double Double star
To the unaided eye, Epsilon Lyrae appears as one star. But it’s actually a system with at least five stars. Learn how to find it here.
July 2, 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
