Constellations
The Cancer Constellation
Located in the Zodiac, the asterism known as Cancer is a medium-sized and relatively faint constellation, and one of 88…
The Apus Constellation
Welcome back to Constellation Friday! Today, we will be dealing with the beautiful bird-of-paradise itself, the Apus constellation! The Southern…
What Are The Constellations?
Humans have been looking up at the stars and finding patterns for millennia. Today, there are 88 recognized constellations, each…
Zodiac Signs and Their Dates
The Zodiac once played an important role in humanity's cosmological beliefs. Today, they are no longer accurate and regarded as…
How Big Is The Big Dipper?
The Big Dipper is big. Come on, it's right there in the name. But how big is the Big Dipper…
Astronomy Cast 319: The Zodiac
Although the Zodiac is best known for astrology nonsense, it has a purpose in astronomy too. The constellations of the…
Asterisms: Signposts in the Sky
[/caption] Humans have been grouping stars into patterns since the beginning of time, each culture placing its own myths and…
Galaxy Names
[/caption] Galaxy names come in a bewildering range of forms; from descriptive (e.g. Whirlpool Galaxy, Black Eye Galaxy, The Eyes),…
Astronomy Without A Telescope – Let’s Go Around The Room
My dog keeps me in touch with the universe. There are important reasons why he has to go out into…