Who made the present-day official outlines of the 88 constellations and why do they contain so many zigzags?Caitlin ...

Hydra the Water Snake unfurls across the southern sky during late March and April evenings. The long constellation begins just below the bright planet Jupiter and coils toward the southeast, crossing ...

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January is the best time to observe these constellations—some prominent and some not so much.

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Over the years, many have asked me to recommend books to help them in their study of the stars and constellations. In this column, I'll provide reviews of three books that I consulted during my ...