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Menkar – a visual double – is the Whale’s alpha star
It's not the most famous star in Cetus the Whale, or the brightest. But Menkar is the Whale's alpha star and has its own claims to fame.
December 8, 2023
Mirfak is the brightest star in Perseus the Hero
Mirfak is the brightest star in Perseus and is visible even from light-polluted locations. This star is a member of the Alpha Persei Moving Cluster of stars.
December 3, 2023
Achernar is the End of the River of Eridanus constellation
Achernar is the 9th brightest star and flattest star known. It marks the end of Eridanus the River. Here's why much of Earth never sees it ... and how you can.
November 22, 2023
Al Risha binds the Fishes of Pisces together
The star Al Risha in the constellation Pisces isn't bright. But it's at the tip of the graceful V in the constellation Pisces and it's very noticeable.
November 21, 2023
Deneb Kaitos marks the tail of Cetus the Whale
Deneb Kaitos is the brightest star in the constellation Cetus the Whale. It's at its highest in the sky on October and November evenings.
October 28, 2023
Alderamin, or Alpha Cephei, is a fast-spinning star
Meet Alpha Cephei, in the constellation Cepheus the King. It’s spinning so fast that it appears like a slightly flattened beach ball.
September 10, 2023
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
