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New observations of the Orion Nebula reveal a much busier star forming scene than previously considered.

Some of the brightest nebulae are found close together in the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere.

Some ancient myths about the constellation Orion saw it as a mother or creator god rather than as a hunter. These myths were surprisingly prescient.

Using spectroscopy, helium was first discovered in the Sun. Spectral lines labeled coronium and nebulium did not fit into the periodic table of the elements.

The beginning of winter is approaching along with many sparkling stars and constellations. These night sky objects are well worth the colder weather and fun to observe.

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

November is a great time to preview what's coming into view these next few months. The Hyades, The Pleiades, Orion and Andromeda will all dazzle this winter.

Stars produce all of the heavier elements in our universe. They also exhibit life-cycles of their own.

Owners of small telescopes often wonder what else they can view besides the Moon and planets. There is a lot to see up in the dark sky, if one knows where to look.

Some of the brightest stars of the sky are clustered in the same region and can be seen best during winter evenings.

Give your neighborhood kids a real treat with a look through a telescope this October 31.

Light pollution swamps out the light from deep sky objects, making it difficult to see them. But there are ways to make suburban astronomy more rewarding.

Meade's LX90 telescopes use GPS and level north technology for moderately priced, easy to use, goto telescopes.

On July 4, 1054 the supernova that formed the Crab Nebula occurred in the constellation Taurus. It was bright enough to be visible in the daytime for nearly a month.

Vesto M. Slipher was the first astronomer to measure the spectrum of an external galaxy. His work led to Hubble's discovery that the universe is expanding.

What will happen to Earth in the future? Where will our solar system end up and what will the sky look like for any observers still around?

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.