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Serialized in Astounding in 1956, Heinlein was already overdue a Hugo on his way to becoming SFWA Grand Master, even though only only two such awards had been made.

A little summer constellation known as Delphinus is a favorite for its close resemblance to a dolphin.

Lyra is a great target for observers with double stars, a globular cluster, and a planetary nebula.

Amateurs astronomers need to know how to measure degrees in observing in order to find out how far away stars, planets, and other objects are from each other.

Hercules is a large constellation found in summer skies and containing two easy-to-observe globular clusters.

The Perseid meteors are spoiled by a nearly full moon but the Summer Triangle never disappoints. Use it to find the Milky Way and the most beautiful double cluster.

What are the top sights for binoculars? You can view everything from the moon to distant galaxies. Here are a list of the best binocular targets.

The Constellation known as the Big Bear holds double stars, galaxies, and a planetary nebula. You can also use it as a guide to star hop across the sky.

The Summer Triangle is easy to spot in the night sky once you know what to look for.

Oklahoma has the most Native America tribes in the nation, and the Cherokee Nation offers seven casinos to please any visiting gambler to the Sooner State.

SFWA's first Grand Master won four Hugo awards although his best, The Door Into Summer, eluded the prize, and his The Past Through Tomorrow is the seminal future history.

The Zodiac constellation of Capricornus, best viewed in the fall, is home to a beautiful globular cluster.

The southern constellations of Lupus and Norma lie along the Milky Way and are made up of mostly dim stars.

The Constellation of Cygnus the Swan is an important summer target because it lies along the Milky Way and holds many deep-sky treasures.

The constellation Scorpius lies on the Milky Way and is filled with stargazing targets.

If having a telescope named after you is the ultimate honor in astronomy, then William and Caroline Herschel have been shorted. Together they made many contributions.

Find the 20 top brightest stars: learn their names, where they reside, and special facts.

Where do the names of stars come from and can people purchase the naming rights to a star?

Antlia the Air Pump and Pyxis the Compass are Southern Hemisphere constellations that are home to dim, deep-sky objects.

Columba and Caelum are two small Southern Hemisphere constellations with few deep-sky observing targets.

These two south circumpolar constellations host mostly dim stars.

The constellation of Vulpecula the Fox is a small patch of stars containing one of the best deep-sky objects in the night sky.

The two Southern Hemisphere constellations named for the Telescope and Microscope are dark corners of the sky.

The three major functions of an astronomical telescope are in order of importance: to gather light, to resolve details, and to magnify images.

The IAU votes on the proposed definition of "planet" August 24. If they vote yes, expect the solar system's community of planets to experience a growth spurt.

The small Southern Hemisphere constellations of Corona Australis and Ara are found just south of major zodiac constellations.

September brings the beginning of autumn and a chance to see some great night sky events. Andromeda and the Double Cluster are two of many objects to observe this month.

The constellation Corona Borealis is an arc of stars that lies in spring and summer skies.

Libra is an unassuming zodiac constellation located on the ecliptic with an easy double star for binoculars.

In the novel Rocheworld, Robert L. Forward defies the standards by creating a science fiction book with motion based on real science.

What does Polaris mean? Find translations of the names of many of the major stars.

Many of the constellations close to the South Celestial Pole have dim stars and hard-to-identify shapes.

Fireworks shows will compete with a natural sky show on Saturday, July 5.

Holiday cookie recipes are collected from family, friends and neighbors. Enjoy this cookie tree and assorted easy-to-make balls, perfect for sharing or giving.

The Hunter shines brightly in winter skies. Learn its stars and nebulae.

Sagittarius is jam-packed with observing targets because it lies on the densest part of the Milky Way. Find clusters, nebulae, and more!

An index to the complete list of Hugo & Nubula Award winning novels and collections of award winning short fiction from 1946 to the present day, by author and title.