We connected with Florian Winkler to learn how he created such an elegant and informative map that invites exploration.

Beginner stargazers may think it’s tough to find our way around the night sky, with so many stars and constellations to try to identify. But during weeks like this when the moon is bright, only the ...

In a monastery library on the Sinai Peninsula, a devotional handbook by the monk John Climacus sat quietly for centuries ...

Stargazing apps are brilliant for spotting constellations in the night sky, looking at the planets, identifying stars and learning about astrology. Whether you're a beginner or a stargazing pro, these ...

Once you know how to use a star map, finding your way around the night sky is easy. Credit: Creators.com illustration I’ve been finding my way around the night sky with a star map for more than six ...

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Over the years, many have asked me to recommend books to help them in their study of the stars and constellations. In this column, I'll provide reviews of three books that I consulted during my ...

When you look up into the night sky, you see a variety of stars that differ in their brightness and closeness. If you have learned about the patterns of stars in the sky, you may also have learned to ...

New research suggests that the cross-cultural recognition of specific constellations is attributable to shared human visual systems, rather than solely cultural influences. A computational model ...

February stargazing is so special in Pottsville. Sure it’s cold but the extra special celestial jewels make it worth bundling up for. If you’re not already in the darker countryside, try to get ...

When you look up into the night sky, you see a variety of stars that differ in their brightness and closeness. If you have learned about the patterns of stars in the sky, you may also have learned to ...

While the biblical Star of Bethlehem is likely the first thing that pops to mind when thinking of Christmas stars, there are actually a number of Christmas-themed astronomical bodies that keen ...