Asterisms are a group of stars with similar brightness that form a recognizable shape or pattern but don’t define a specific constellation. Among the Northern Hemisphere’s best-known asterisms are the ...
The appearance this week of the three bright Summer Triangle stars — Vega, Deneb and Altair — marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's how to spot them. When you purchase ...
The nights surrounding Aug. 29 are a great time to spot the stars of the famous 'Summer Triangle' asterism, bisected by the glowing band of the Milky Way, with an early-setting crescent moon providing ...
Finding your way around the sky can be confusing. The moon helps point to bright planets and stars, but sometimes you need more. That's where asterisms can help. They're bright, easily recognizable ...
The stars and constellations that make up the Spring Triangle reach their highest point as the season comes to an end, making for a perfect time to observe the nearby "Realm of the Galaxies." When you ...