Examples from astronomy can make vivid any general discussion ... a star whose light left it during the year you were born Big Dipper Star Clock [GRADE 4 AND UP] Learn to tell time by using ...

And front and center right now appears one of the most familiar and easy-to-find star groupings: the Big Dipper. We in North America call it the Big Dipper, but those in Great Britain know it as ...

Astronomy is a wonderful hobby or interest ... some warm clothing, and go find the Big Dipper or Orion to get started. We wish you clear skies and lots of family fun.

If it’s a clear morning and a bright moon isn’t getting in the way, here are a few things to look for while it’s still dark ...

Then, on April 18, the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) and Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) will be high in the sky near the Big Dipper constellation ... just getting started with astronomy, it comes with a variety ...

Turn your gaze towards the Big Dipper and you may also be able to spy ... As close to perfection as you’ll get for handheld astronomy. Read more below Best optical performance Best optical ...

American readers might know this familiar seven-star collection as the Big Dipper, but talk to Irish friends and family, young or old, you’ll find they learned the Big Dipper as the Plough.

Scots astronomy lovers should gear up for a double whammy wonder this month as a meteor shower and awe-inspiring "cluster" ...

UW-Milwaukee's Manfred Olson Planetarium's April show "Stars in the Tropics" takes stargazers to different cities near the ...