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See Eridanus the River in the January sky
Can you find the long, meandering river of stars called Eridanus in your sky? Seeing Eridanus can give you a kinship with stargazers from centuries ago.
January 17, 2024
Aries the Ram is best viewed in December. Have you seen it?
How to see Aries the Ram in your night sky with its bright star Hamal, plus info about this constellation in astronomy history and mythology.
December 28, 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
Phoenix is one of the Southern Birds
The constellation Phoenix lies in Southern Hemisphere skies and contains one of the oldest stars yet found. Look for it on December evenings.
December 22, 2022
Hydrus the Lesser Water Snake in southern skies
Hydrus the Lesser Water Snake lies between the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds in Southern Hemisphere skies. Learn more about Hydrus.
December 12, 2022
Meet Microscopium the Microscope
Microscopium the Microscope is a constellation with very dim stars. It holds a star, AU Microscopii, that has a disk of dust that is probably forming planets.
October 1, 2022
Pavo and Indus, the Peacock and the Indian
Pavo and Indus, the constellations of the Peacock and Indian, respectively, are viewing targets for southern observers in the month of September.
September 17, 2022
Meet Musca the Fly, a southern constellation
Musca the Fly is a constellation that lies deep in southern skies and circles the south celestial pole, making it visible any night of the year.
May 20, 2022
Volans the Flying Fish in southern skies
Volans the Flying Fish is a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere that appropriately lies next to Carina the Stern. Spot the Flying Fish on March nights.
March 29, 2022
Carina the Keel, home to an erupting star
Carina: You know its erupting star, now learn the constellation! Carina the Keel contains the sky's 2nd brightest star and some amazing nebulae.
March 19, 2022
