Sky Target: Spot the Double Cluster
Messier missed it, but you shouldn’t: one of the finest deep sky objects. READ MORE »

	Seeing Double: The Stars of Autumn
With the moon nearly full, it’s time to check out some double stars. READ MORE »

	Strong Leonid Meteor Shower Expected Nov. 17
The very strong 2009 display will favor those living across most of central and eastern Asia. But North American should see a good show too. READ MORE »

	Starhopping 101: Find the Andromeda Galaxy
Find the Andromeda Galaxy with telescope, binoculars, or even the naked eye. READ MORE »

	How to Spot Satellites
There are hundreds of satellites visible to the naked eye. Here's how you can find one. READ MORE »

	Reflections from Space: Spot Iridium Flares
You can spot these giant space mirrors if you find out when they're likely to occur. READ MORE »

	How Moon Phases Work
Moon phases are not caused by the shadow of the Earth falling on the moon. READ MORE »

	Full Moon Names for 2009
Full moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the northern and eastern United States. READ MORE »

	Why Stars Have Seasons
Why are most star patterns associated with specific seasons of the year? READ MORE »

	Shooting the Moon Part 2
Unlike the planets that hide close to the sun for months and wallow in the lowest reaches of the ecliptic for years at a time � the moon is always there for you. READ MORE »

	Shooting the Moon
It opens with a bang - a total lunar eclipse on the evening of March 3. This will be a glorious show for North Americans who will see the moon rise above the eastern horizon shaded in the rusty hues of totality. A great photo opportunity with a repeat performance on August 28 (in case you miss it.) But this is just the beginning. READ MORE »

	Practical Astronomy: Figure Out How Dark Your Sky Is
An easy way to make a quick determination is to seek out the constellation Ursa Minor, the Little Bear, popularly known as the Little Dipper. READ MORE »