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Kochab and Pherkad: The Guardians of the Pole
Kochab and Pherkad are two stars in the Little Dipper that carry the nickname of the Guardians of the Pole. Here's how to find them and more.
August 31, 2022
Meet Delta Scorpii, aka Dschubba
Delta Scorpii, also known as Dschubba, is a variable star in the constellation Scorpius. With the eyes alone, you can check its brightness for yourself, and for science.
July 20, 2022
Is Zubeneschamali a green star?
Professional astronomers can explain to you why stars can’t look green. Yet many stargazers insist that Zubeneschamali proves otherwise.
June 28, 2022
Zubenelgenubi is Libra’s alpha star
Zubenelgenubi - Alpha Librae - is a double star, and is the second brightest star in the constellation Libra the Scales.
June 28, 2022
Alphecca, a jewel in the Northern Crown
Alphecca. Gemma. Alpha Coronae Borealis or simply Alpha Cor Bor. They're all names for a single star, the brightest star in the Northern Crown.
June 13, 2022
Rastaban and Eltanin, the Dragon’s Eyes, on June evenings
Look in the northeast on these June evenings, near the star Vega. You'll see Rastaban and Eltanin, the eyes of Draco the Dragon.
June 5, 2021
