Polaris, also known as the 'Pole Star' or 'North Star', is arguably the most famous stellar body to hang in the western hemisphere's night sky. For centuries it has served as a vital waypoint for ...

Four of the five brightest stars visible from Earth can now be seen in the early evening sky over Pottsville. Of course, the sun is our brightest and closest star. Once it sets this time of year, the ...

Four out of the five brightest stars we can see are now readily visible in the early evening celestial dome. Of course, the sun is our brightest and closest star. Once the sun has finally set this ...

Regular readers of my column certainly know how to use the Big Dipper to find the North Star (aka Polaris). Some folks believe Polaris is important because it’s the brightest star in the heavens, and ...

Finding your way around the night sky can be really intimidating, especially if you’re new to stargazing. The best way to learn the constellations is to use the ones you can recognize to help you find ...

I'm probably the least knowledgeable member of the Popular Astronomy Club. I “married into” astronomy more than 41 years ago when I married Roy, a passionate amateur astronomer. We're fortunate to ...

There are many glittering celebrity stars in the Hollywood of the heavens, astronomical A-listers whom every skywatcher fawns over. But for every celestial Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, or Tom Cruise, there ...

Late July is a great time to get acquainted with the Little Dipper, also called Ursa Minor. Face north as soon as it gets dark, and you'll see the Big Dipper to your upper left. Fix your gaze on the ...