What’s great about this is that it works at any time of night or any season when the Big Dipper is visible ... the brightest star in this part of the sky and is the chief star of the ...

If you can't immediately find those two stars, finding the "Blaze Star" is most easily done by first locating the Big Dipper/Plough, one of the most recognizable patterns in the night sky.

We in North America call it the Big Dipper, but those in Great Britain know it as the Plough. Stargazers in Germany and Scandinavian countries recognize it as a wagon. Its “drinking gourd” shape even ...

Observing the night sky from these tropical latitudes offers a different perspective than we’re used to seeing in the Midwest. “Just like we can use the Big Dipper to find the North Star ...

April’s night sky brings a fresh round of spring treats, from the Lyrids meteor shower to great chances to spot the Big Dipper. Plus there’s the full pink moon. Of course, your view all ...