Tucked away in northern Ophiuchus and well-placed for observing from spring through fall is one of the most remarkable objects in the sky — Barnard’s Star. A magnitude +9.5 red dwarf wouldn’t normally catch our attention were it not for the fact that it speeds across the sky faster than any other star known. Incredibly, you can actually see its … Continue reading "Amateur Astronomer Chases Down Barnard’s Star – You Can Too!"