The term "constellation" has evolved from a loose grouping of stars to officially defined regions of the sky with precise boundaries, formalized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 1930, ...

If you've ever tried to pick out the pictures in the night sky, then you've searched for constellations. Associated with legends and astrology, the 12 zodiac constellations align with the 12 zodiac ...

Satellite constellations are a relatively new threat to astronomy; prior to the drop in launch costs driven by SpaceX’s ...

The rapid proliferation of satellite mega-constellations is raising global concerns, highlighted by a call from 120 top astronomy researchers urging the FCC to investigate the potential impacts of ...

If you go to a very dark site on a moonless night—and I cannot recommend it highly enough that you do so—you’ll be faced with an awesome sight: a night sky seemingly brimming with millions of stars, ...

The article recounts the author's personal journey into astronomy, highlighting several influential beginner astronomy guidebooks from various eras, including "Stars: A Guide to the Constellations," ...