Eyes to the Skies for February: Rocket launch, winter constellations, eclipse and more

NASA has scheduled the launch for the Artemis II moon rocket for no earlier than Feb. 8. WTOP will have details on the ...

Starwatch Alert: Orion the "hunter" dominates February night across global skies

February offers a perfect view of Orion the Hunter. Spot its iconic Belt and Sword in the evening sky, with Sirius and ...
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What to see in July’s night sky: Buck Moon, Scorpius, and meteor showers

Summertime is here, as July offers a series of skywatching events to embrace along with the warmer weather, the longer days and seasonal summer nights. When looking up, NASA suggests a few star ...
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Where can stargazers find the Dog Stars this week? Here's how to spot Sirius and Procyon in the evening sky

Learn how to find Sirius and Procyon in the evening sky this week. Step-by-step guide includes constellation positions, companion stars and observing times.
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Stars : a guide to the constellations, sun, moon, planets, and other features of the heavens / by Herbert S. Zim and Robert H. Baker ; illustrated by James Gordon Irving

Provides charts, tables, and instructions for the amateur astronomer on how, where, and when to observe stars, constellations, and planets. Also discusses meteors, comets, eclipses, and other ...
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A walk through the heavens : a guide to stars and constellations and their legends / Milton D. Heifetz and Wil Tirion

"What is that star called? Where is the Great Bear? A Walk through the Heavens is a beautiful guide to the pathways in the night sky, and which answers these questions and more. Written for complete ...