Do you know your zodiac sign? Would you know how to find it in the night sky? To help learn about the astronomy and mythology behind the constellations of the zodiac, UW-Milwaukee's Manfred Olson ...
If you've ever tried to pick out the pictures in the night sky, then you've searched for constellations. Associated with legends and astrology, the 12 zodiac constellations align with the 12 zodiac ...
An unusual member of the ensemble is Scorpius the Scorpion, which stung Orion to death and was placed in the sky such that ...
When you gaze upon the night sky, especially in the dark skies of the countryside, you can allegedly see all kinds of people and creatures up there. Right now, there’s a disgraced hunter-turned hero, ...
To find the Orion constellation, look for three bright stars in a row in the southwestern sky. These stars make Orion’s belt. Other stars in the constellation include Betelgeuse, a faraway red ...
Over half of the 88 official constellation names are attributed to the ancient Greeks. The International Astronomical Union governs the naming of these star-formed “patterns.” The first known ...
Auriga is one weird constellation. It resembles a lopsided pentagon, but according to Greek and Roman mythology, Auriga outlines a retired championship chariot driver carrying a mama goat slung over ...
October's first of two meteor showers is approaching, one that once saw tens of thousands of fiery stars shoot across the sky in 1946 Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital ...
There is so much to look for in the dazzling night sky that it can sometimes be hard to tell what you're seeing. If you are trying to spot a certain constellation, such as Capricornus, which is ...
Italian watch makers Gravithin have created a new range of watches inspired by the mythological story of Argo, constellations and celestial navigation. The unique timepiece features a 42 hour power ...