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The Night Sky for May 2008: See Mercury Now

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Antlia and Pyxis: The Constellations of the Air Pump and the Compass

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Columba and Caelum: The Constellations of the Dove and the Chisel

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

How to See the Northern Lights: The Best Places and Times for Viewing Auroras

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for April 2008: Find the Planets, Moon, and a Meteor Shower

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Vulpecula the Fox: The Constellation Home to the Famous Dumbbell Nebula

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Sagitta the Arrow: The Summer Constellation Containing M71

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Serpens the Snake: The Constellation Home to the Famous Eagle Nebula

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Ophiuchus: The Constellation of the Serpent Bearer

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for March 2008: Spring and Daylight Saving Time Begins

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Scutum: The Celestial Shield in the Summer Sky

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Hydra the Water Snake: The Largest Constellation in the Night Sky

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Stars of Hercules: The Constellation of the Strong Man

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Corona Borealis: The Constellation of the Northern Crown

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for February 2008: Catch a Lunar Eclipse and Planetary Conjunctions

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Lunar Eclipse on February 20 2008: A Total Eclipse of the Moon Appears over the United States

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Coma Berenices: The Constellation of Berenice's Hair

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Puppis: Canopus, Other Stars and Clusters in the Stern

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Lepus: The Stars and Globular Cluster of the Hare

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Lynx: A Wild Cat with an Intergalactic Wanderer

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Leo Minor: The Constellation of the Little Lion

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Lacerta the Lizard: Finding Star Clusters Near the "Little W"

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Camelopardalis: The Constellation of the Giraffe

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Cassiopeia the Queen: The North Circumpolar Constellation Shaped Like a "W"

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Cepheus the King: Learning the Stars of a Regal Constellation

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Auriga: Stars and Star Clusters of the Charioteer

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Draco: The North Circumpolar Dragon

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Bootes: The Herdsman of Late Spring

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for January 2008: A Starwatching Guide

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Monoceros: The Constellation of the Unicorn

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Canis Minor: The Constellation of the Little Dog

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Meade LX90 Telescopes with LNT: Easy To Use GoTo Telescope with Level North Technology & GPS

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Night Sky for December 2007: A Starwatching Guide to Planets, Meteor Showers and More

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Good Telescopes for Kids: Buying that First Scope to Get Started in Astronomy

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Tools to Learn Constellations: Green Laser Pointer, Celestron Sky Scout, & Meade mySky

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Constellation Canis Major: Observing the Home of Sirius, The Dog Star

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Stars of Perseus: The Winter Constellation of Soldier with Sword

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for November 2007: A Skywatching Guide to Planets, Constellations, and More

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Comet Holmes Suddenly Brightens: Comet 17P/Holmes Now Visible without a Telescope

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Bright Star in the Northeast: What Is the Brilliant Flickering Light in the Northeastern Fall Sky?

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Constellation Andromeda: How to Find the Galaxy M31

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Planetary Conjunctions for 2008: A Guide to Some of the Best Planet Viewing

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Mars at Its Best for 2007: Observing the Red Planet as It Brightens

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for October 2007: A Stargazer's Guide

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Triangulum: The Constellation of the Triangle

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Eridanus: Observing the Constellation of the River

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Equuleus: Observing the Constellation of the Little Horse

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Pegasus: Observing the Constellation of the Winged Horse

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Cetus: Observing the Constellation of the Whale

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Pisces: Observing the Constellation of the Fish

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Halloween Stargazing: Observing Targets for the end of October

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for September 2007: A Stargazer's Observing Guide

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Constellations Lyra & Aquila Myth: Ancient Chinese Mythology of Herd-Boy and Weaver-Girl

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Total Lunar Eclipse August 28 2007: The Moon Slips into Earth's Shadow

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Scorpius: Observing the Constellation of the Scorpion

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Eclipse Watching: What to Expect Observing Lunar and Solar Eclipses

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Sagittarius: Observing the Constellation of the Archer

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Capricornus: Observing the Constellation of the Sea Goat

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Aquila: Observing the Constellation of the Eagle

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Aquarius: Observing the Constellation of the Water Bearer

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Bright Star in the South: Jupiter Rules the Evening Sky

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Mars as Large as the Full Moon: Why Myths About the Red Planet Dominating the Sky Are Impossible

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Night Sky for August 2007: A Stargazer's Observing Guide

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Myths for the Constellation Orion: Samples of Chinese, Native American, and Western Mythology

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Nebula in the Constellation Orion: Ancient Creation Mythology, Modern Astrophysics, & Star Formation

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Tewa Myth for Constellation Orion: New Mexico Pueblos and the Legend of Long Sash

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

India & Constellation Orion Myths: Ancient Hindu Mythology About the Hunter and Nearby Constellations

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Phaethon & the Chariot of the Sun: The Constellation Scorpius, the Scorpion, Claims a Victim

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Orion and Scorpius Constellations: Ancient Greek Myth About the Hunter and the Scorpion

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Observing Delphinus: The Constellation of the Dolphin

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Cygnus: Part of the Summer Triangle

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for July 2007: What's in the Sky Tonight?

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Determining Degrees in Observing: Finding Distances Between Astronomical Objects

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Lyra the Lyre: The Constellation Home to Vega

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Corvus: The Constellation of the Crow

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for June 2007: What's in the Sky Tonight?

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Blue Moon in May 2007: May 31, 2007, Holds the Second Full Moon of the Month

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Crater: The Cup in the Sky

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Libra: The Constellation of The Scales

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for May 2007: What's in the Sky Tonight?

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Ursa Minor: The Constellation of the Little Dipper

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Canes Venatici: The Constellation of the Hunting Dogs

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Virgo: The Constellation of The Virgin

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Best Sky Objects for Binoculars: Observing the Moon, Planets, Double Stars, Galaxies and More

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Ursa Major: The Constellation that Is Home to The Big Dipper

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Leo: Highlights in the Celestial Lion

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Night Sky for April 2007: Skywatching Guide

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Cancer: Learn the stars, clusters, and mythology of The Crab.

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Asteroids: The Best Asteroids in 2007

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing the Constellation Gemini: Finding Stars, Nebulae and More in the Twins

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Observing Constellation Aries: Night Viewing Basics - Aries the Ram

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Telescope Types for Astronomy: Reflecting Telescopes and Refracting Telescopes

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Astronomical Telescope Functions: Telescopes Need Light Gathering and Resolving Power

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

Solar System Magnitude Scale: Magnitudes of the Sun, Moon, Planets, and More!

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Annual Meteor Showers: Where and When to Look

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

The Bright Star in the West: Venus Is the Evening Star

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Spring Galaxies: Find Distant Island Universes Near Ursa Major, Leo, and Virgo

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Lunar Phases and Eclipses: Solar and Lunar Eclipses Require the Right Phase of the Moon

By: Feature Writer Paul A. Heckert

The Night Sky for March 2007: What's in the Sky Tonight?

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

Winter Constellations - Taurus: Observing the Bull - Stars, Clusters, and Supernova Remnant

By: Feature Writer Kelly Whitt

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