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Top 10 Deep-Sky Objects for Stargazers (Northern Hemisphere)

Here is a list of 10 top deep space objects to look for from the Northern Hemisphere. These objects exclude individual stars and refer to objects outside of our Solar System, with the main types …

Seasonal Asterisms of The Night Sky

James Miller

Astronomers are fond of organizing the stars into recognizable patterns in order to better navigate their way around the night sky. While the International Astronomical Union (IAU) recognizes 88 modern constellations depicting animals (42), inanimate …

The Winter Triangle: A Heavenly Sight For Stargazers

James Miller

Just as the Summer Triangle is a useful heavenly landmark for locating stars, constellations and objects of interest in the summer night sky, so too is its winter equivalent, known as the Winter Triangle. One …

Top 10 Desktop Apps For Stargazing in 2024

James Miller

While computers and specialized software are not strictly required for stargazing at the amateur level, there is no doubt that the stargazing hobby can be greatly enhanced with the use of computers and user-friendly software. …

Stargazer using a smartphone app to identify stars and constellations Caption: none needed

Best Free Stargazing Apps

James Miller

Your smartphone can be a surprisingly useful tool under the night sky. With the right app, you can identify stars, planets and constellations simply by pointing your phone upward, discover what’s visible tonight, track the …

Which Constellations Can Be Seen Along The Milky Way?

James Miller

When describing those constellations that can be seen along the Milky Way, it is important to realize that we are referring to those constellations that can be seen by Earthbound observers looking in the direction …

Top 10 Night Sky Objects for Amateur Astronomers

James Miller

Although there are thousands of astronomical objects worth observing in the night sky, all astronomers, both amateur and professional alike, will tell you that they have their own personal favorites. These might include lingering early …

The Perseids: Most Famous of all Meteor Showers

James Miller

The Perseids is an unusually rich meteor shower that is one of the 10 biggest meteor showers of the year. It is also a sky watcher’s favorite, not just for the abundance of its meteors …

Common Explanations For Mistaken UFO Sightings

James Miller

If you take UFO sightings seriously then you would certainly have heard of the Hessdalen lights. These bizarre light phenomena have been seen in Norway’s Hessdalen valley since at least the 1940’s. Over the ensuing …

Time Lapse of Stars During Earth's Rotation

What Direction Do Stars Move In The Sky?

James Miller

So, when you look up at the stars, it’s a nice, steady backdrop. An airplane might pass by, or you might be treated to an occasional meteor blazing its way across the sky, but it’s …