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Scorpius the Scorpion is a summertime delight
The southernmost constellation of the zodiac is Scorpius the Scorpion. It's easy to spot on July evenings from most parts of the world.
July 23, 2023
Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, in July
Corona Borealis, aka the Northern Crown, looks like the letter C. A dark sky is best for seeing this faint semicircle of stars. It's between Arcturus and Vega.
July 21, 2023
Ara and Triangulum Australe in southern skies
Ara and Triangulum Australe are two constellations in southern skies representing an Altar and the Southern Triangle. See them on July evenings.
July 16, 2023
Scutum the Shield is named for a Polish king
Constellation Scutum consists only of a few stars, but it's noticeable in a dark sky because a rich region of the Milky Way is behind it.
July 14, 2023
3 small constellations near the famous Summer Triangle
You need a dark country sky to see these 3 small constellations: Vulpecula, Delphinus and Sagitta. They are all near the Summer Triangle.
July 11, 2023
Cygnus the Swan flies along the Milky Way
Cygnus the Swan is a constellation that lies atop the Milky Way. Its brightest star, Deneb, is part of the Summer Triangle.
July 5, 2023
Boötes the Herdsman and its bright star Arcturus
Boötes the Herdsman is a large constellation that holds one of the brightest stars in the sky, Arcturus. Only 3 other stars and the sun are brighter.
June 24, 2023
Hercules the Strongman and a great globular cluster
Hercules the Strongman is a great constellation to view in June. With only a pair of binoculars you can see the globular cluster M13 in the Keystone.
June 15, 2023
Coma Berenices: How Leo the Lion lost his tail
Coma Berenices is the constellation of Queen Berenice's Hair. It used to be the tail of Leo the Lion before it became its own constellation.
April 30, 2023
Crater the Cup sits upon Hydra’s back
Crater the Cup is a dim constellation that sits upon the back of Hydra the Water Snake. You can see Crater best on April evenings from a dark-sky site.
April 7, 2023
