Jul 17, 2024 · I'd often spot a star in the sky at night and say: "Wow, that one is so bright!" Then, eventually, I used one of those cosmic-object-tracking apps to discern what star I was looking at.

Aug 19, 2025 · Scientists were surprised when they found a little dot nestled near a nearby galaxy turned out to be something bright, strange, and new.

Jul 30, 2025 · From planets and galaxies to satellites and shooting stars, this guide will introduce nine fascinating night sky objects you can spot.

Jan 2, 2024 · Two years ago, our January issue brought forth a package, 101 Must-See Cosmic Objects. Now we follow it up in a very different direction.

Jan 30, 2026 · Sometimes the sky is a thick blanket of fog and sometimes they display spectacular natural phenomena in the sky that are worth experiencing.

Explore the wonders of the night sky - from bright stars and deep sky objects to planets and constellations. This section is your go-to guide for learning about what's up there: galaxies, nebulae, …

Jan 1, 2026 · Deep-sky objects generally fall into three categories: nebulae, galaxies and star clusters, including open clusters and globular clusters.

Feb 4, 2026 · Let's peer deep into space! Here, you'll find out when and how to observe deep-sky objects — galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.

Jun 8, 2015 · Here's my collection of the top 25 stunning sights to see in the sky at night, from Iridium flares to solar flares and distant galaxies.

Here, you will find observing guides to different types of celestial objects in the night sky. Learn of near-Earth objects, tour distant Messier objects, and find useful tips for observing everything from Jupiter’s …

Jan 7, 2026 · Explore the Night Sky Hubble is famous for its detailed images of distant wonders, but with the benefit of a dark, clear sky, anyone with a telescope, binoculars, or sometimes even the unaided …