Stargazing Constellations Constellations Latest about Constellations Connect the dots: A constellation quiz By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 14 October 25 This quiz will take you on a journey through the legends, locations, and logic behind the constellations we know and love. Constellations Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzle By Christina Hughes published 25 April 25 Look to the night sky for the answers that you seek. Constellations Adhara: A bright gem in Canis Major By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 9 January 25 Reference Adhara is a bright binary star in Canis Major that shows up best in ultraviolet light. Reference Nebula: Definition, location and variants By Andrew May last updated 17 June 24 Reference Among the most spectacular sights in the sky, nebula come in a range of different types. Reference Will the constellations ever change? By Elizabeth Fernandez published 16 April 24 BepiColombo spotted an outpour of carbon and oxygen atoms in Venus' fragile magnetic environment Constellations Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac By Rebecca Sohn last updated 19 January 24 Reference Cancer the Crab is the dimmest constellation of the Zodiac yet it contains one of the brightest star clusters. Reference What did ancient humans know about astronomy? By Paul Sutter published 10 November 23 Humanity's ability to track and monitor celestial cycles stretches back into prehistory, long before the invention of telescopes and astrolabes. Constellations Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion By Rebecca Sohn, Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated 30 July 23 Reference The Scorpius constellation is one of the 13 zodiac constellations and one of the brightest constellations in the sky. We explore the Scorpion in more detail here. Reference The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster By Rebecca Sohn, Adam Mann last updated 19 July 23 Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism. Reference Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth By Stefanie Waldek last updated 13 July 23 Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars. Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12 3Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best
Connect the dots: A constellation quiz By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 14 October 25 This quiz will take you on a journey through the legends, locations, and logic behind the constellations we know and love. Constellations Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzle By Christina Hughes published 25 April 25 Look to the night sky for the answers that you seek. Constellations Adhara: A bright gem in Canis Major By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 9 January 25 Reference Adhara is a bright binary star in Canis Major that shows up best in ultraviolet light. Reference Nebula: Definition, location and variants By Andrew May last updated 17 June 24 Reference Among the most spectacular sights in the sky, nebula come in a range of different types. Reference Will the constellations ever change? By Elizabeth Fernandez published 16 April 24 BepiColombo spotted an outpour of carbon and oxygen atoms in Venus' fragile magnetic environment Constellations Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac By Rebecca Sohn last updated 19 January 24 Reference Cancer the Crab is the dimmest constellation of the Zodiac yet it contains one of the brightest star clusters. Reference What did ancient humans know about astronomy? By Paul Sutter published 10 November 23 Humanity's ability to track and monitor celestial cycles stretches back into prehistory, long before the invention of telescopes and astrolabes. Constellations Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion By Rebecca Sohn, Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated 30 July 23 Reference The Scorpius constellation is one of the 13 zodiac constellations and one of the brightest constellations in the sky. We explore the Scorpion in more detail here. Reference The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster By Rebecca Sohn, Adam Mann last updated 19 July 23 Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism. Reference Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth By Stefanie Waldek last updated 13 July 23 Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars. Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12 3Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best
Stuck on Strands? Here are the constellations you need to know for today's star-themed puzzle By Christina Hughes published 25 April 25 Look to the night sky for the answers that you seek. Constellations Adhara: A bright gem in Canis Major By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 9 January 25 Reference Adhara is a bright binary star in Canis Major that shows up best in ultraviolet light. Reference Nebula: Definition, location and variants By Andrew May last updated 17 June 24 Reference Among the most spectacular sights in the sky, nebula come in a range of different types. Reference Will the constellations ever change? By Elizabeth Fernandez published 16 April 24 BepiColombo spotted an outpour of carbon and oxygen atoms in Venus' fragile magnetic environment Constellations Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac By Rebecca Sohn last updated 19 January 24 Reference Cancer the Crab is the dimmest constellation of the Zodiac yet it contains one of the brightest star clusters. Reference What did ancient humans know about astronomy? By Paul Sutter published 10 November 23 Humanity's ability to track and monitor celestial cycles stretches back into prehistory, long before the invention of telescopes and astrolabes. Constellations Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion By Rebecca Sohn, Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated 30 July 23 Reference The Scorpius constellation is one of the 13 zodiac constellations and one of the brightest constellations in the sky. We explore the Scorpion in more detail here. Reference The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster By Rebecca Sohn, Adam Mann last updated 19 July 23 Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism. Reference Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth By Stefanie Waldek last updated 13 July 23 Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars. Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12 3Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best
Adhara: A bright gem in Canis Major By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 9 January 25 Reference Adhara is a bright binary star in Canis Major that shows up best in ultraviolet light. Reference Nebula: Definition, location and variants By Andrew May last updated 17 June 24 Reference Among the most spectacular sights in the sky, nebula come in a range of different types. Reference Will the constellations ever change? By Elizabeth Fernandez published 16 April 24 BepiColombo spotted an outpour of carbon and oxygen atoms in Venus' fragile magnetic environment Constellations Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac By Rebecca Sohn last updated 19 January 24 Reference Cancer the Crab is the dimmest constellation of the Zodiac yet it contains one of the brightest star clusters. Reference What did ancient humans know about astronomy? By Paul Sutter published 10 November 23 Humanity's ability to track and monitor celestial cycles stretches back into prehistory, long before the invention of telescopes and astrolabes. Constellations Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion By Rebecca Sohn, Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated 30 July 23 Reference The Scorpius constellation is one of the 13 zodiac constellations and one of the brightest constellations in the sky. We explore the Scorpion in more detail here. Reference The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster By Rebecca Sohn, Adam Mann last updated 19 July 23 Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism. Reference Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth By Stefanie Waldek last updated 13 July 23 Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars. Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12 3Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best
Nebula: Definition, location and variants By Andrew May last updated 17 June 24 Reference Among the most spectacular sights in the sky, nebula come in a range of different types. Reference Will the constellations ever change? By Elizabeth Fernandez published 16 April 24 BepiColombo spotted an outpour of carbon and oxygen atoms in Venus' fragile magnetic environment Constellations Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac By Rebecca Sohn last updated 19 January 24 Reference Cancer the Crab is the dimmest constellation of the Zodiac yet it contains one of the brightest star clusters. Reference What did ancient humans know about astronomy? By Paul Sutter published 10 November 23 Humanity's ability to track and monitor celestial cycles stretches back into prehistory, long before the invention of telescopes and astrolabes. Constellations Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion By Rebecca Sohn, Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated 30 July 23 Reference The Scorpius constellation is one of the 13 zodiac constellations and one of the brightest constellations in the sky. We explore the Scorpion in more detail here. Reference The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster By Rebecca Sohn, Adam Mann last updated 19 July 23 Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism. Reference Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth By Stefanie Waldek last updated 13 July 23 Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars. Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12 3Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best
Will the constellations ever change? By Elizabeth Fernandez published 16 April 24 BepiColombo spotted an outpour of carbon and oxygen atoms in Venus' fragile magnetic environment Constellations Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac By Rebecca Sohn last updated 19 January 24 Reference Cancer the Crab is the dimmest constellation of the Zodiac yet it contains one of the brightest star clusters. Reference What did ancient humans know about astronomy? By Paul Sutter published 10 November 23 Humanity's ability to track and monitor celestial cycles stretches back into prehistory, long before the invention of telescopes and astrolabes. Constellations Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion By Rebecca Sohn, Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated 30 July 23 Reference The Scorpius constellation is one of the 13 zodiac constellations and one of the brightest constellations in the sky. We explore the Scorpion in more detail here. Reference The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster By Rebecca Sohn, Adam Mann last updated 19 July 23 Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism. Reference Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth By Stefanie Waldek last updated 13 July 23 Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars. Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12 3Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best
Cancer constellation: Facts about the crab in the zodiac By Rebecca Sohn last updated 19 January 24 Reference Cancer the Crab is the dimmest constellation of the Zodiac yet it contains one of the brightest star clusters. Reference What did ancient humans know about astronomy? By Paul Sutter published 10 November 23 Humanity's ability to track and monitor celestial cycles stretches back into prehistory, long before the invention of telescopes and astrolabes. Constellations Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion By Rebecca Sohn, Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated 30 July 23 Reference The Scorpius constellation is one of the 13 zodiac constellations and one of the brightest constellations in the sky. We explore the Scorpion in more detail here. Reference The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster By Rebecca Sohn, Adam Mann last updated 19 July 23 Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism. Reference Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth By Stefanie Waldek last updated 13 July 23 Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars. Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12 3Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best
What did ancient humans know about astronomy? By Paul Sutter published 10 November 23 Humanity's ability to track and monitor celestial cycles stretches back into prehistory, long before the invention of telescopes and astrolabes. Constellations Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion By Rebecca Sohn, Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated 30 July 23 Reference The Scorpius constellation is one of the 13 zodiac constellations and one of the brightest constellations in the sky. We explore the Scorpion in more detail here. Reference The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster By Rebecca Sohn, Adam Mann last updated 19 July 23 Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism. Reference Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth By Stefanie Waldek last updated 13 July 23 Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars. Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12 3Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best
Scorpius constellation: Facts about the Scorpion By Rebecca Sohn, Kim Ann Zimmermann last updated 30 July 23 Reference The Scorpius constellation is one of the 13 zodiac constellations and one of the brightest constellations in the sky. We explore the Scorpion in more detail here. Reference The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster By Rebecca Sohn, Adam Mann last updated 19 July 23 Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism. Reference Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth By Stefanie Waldek last updated 13 July 23 Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars. Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. MORE FROM SPACE...See Mars and Mercury shine in the glow of the setting sun on Nov. 12 3Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best
The Pleiades: Facts about the "Seven Sisters" star cluster By Rebecca Sohn, Adam Mann last updated 19 July 23 Reference The Pleiades is a bright star cluster and a popular skywatching target. We take a look at where it is located and the mythology behind the famous asterism. Reference Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth By Stefanie Waldek last updated 13 July 23 Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars. Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
Gemini constellation: Facts, location and myth By Stefanie Waldek last updated 13 July 23 Reference Gemini, one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations, is named for the Greek twins Castor and Pollux, which are also the names of two of its stars. Reference