The French astronomer Nicolas Louis LaCaille generated 17 south of the equator, several bearing the names ... base our maps, ...
In this constellations quiz, you have 10 minutes to name as many of the star groups as you can, using either their Latin names or their common names: For example, "Simia" or "Monkey" are both ...
With a new moon on the 15th, February’s darkest skies come in mid-month. Use the moonless evenings to enjoy the bright winter constellations, which dominate the southern sky after nightfall.