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Double star 61 Cygni: Why is it known as the Flying Star?
Compared to other stars, 61 Cygni moves quite rapidly against the background of more distant stars, revealing its proximity to Earth.
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August 5, 2026

Astronomy Essentials

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Visible planets and night sky guide for August
August 4, 2026
Perseid meteor shower 2026: All you need to know
August 4, 2026
Planet-observing tips: Here’s how to tour the solar system
July 31, 2026
Look for Mercury farthest from the morning sun on August 2
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Brightest Stars

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Double star 61 Cygni: Why is it known as the Flying Star?
August 5, 2026
Meet Delta Scorpii, aka Dschubba
July 30, 2026
Meet Shaula and Lesath, the Scorpion’s Stinger stars
July 28, 2026
Summer Triangle star: Altair is variable and spins fast!
July 21, 2026

Constellations

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Vulpecula the Fox lies inside the Summer Triangle
July 24, 2026
Hercules the Strongman and a great globular cluster
July 16, 2026
See 3 small constellations near the Summer Triangle
July 12, 2026
Scorpius the Scorpion and its legendary stinger
July 10, 2026

Clusters Nebulae Galaxies

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M6 and M7: Open star clusters in the Scorpion’s Tail
July 23, 2026
Find M4: An easy to spot globular cluster near Antares
July 22, 2026
Meet Omega Centauri, a giant globular star cluster
May 6, 2026
Meet M13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules
April 21, 2026

Favorite Star Patterns

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The Northern Cross: Find the backbone of the Milky Way
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Coathanger cluster: This star pattern looks like its name
July 17, 2026
Summer Triangle: Star pattern of the season
June 5, 2026
The Southern Cross: your guide to due south
May 14, 2026
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