An interest in astronomy may strike early in life or later. Regardless of what lit the fire of that interest, you need knowledge to help you understand the universe. Some of the most important sources ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The September 2025 issue featured "A guide to beginner's guides," a reminiscence and description of some the books for astronomy ...

The winter darkness – we slog through it every year. But thankfully one thing shines bright this time of year, our night sky. Cold winter air isn’t able to hold much moisture, providing a crisp, ...

When it comes to putting together a list of favorites, whether it be restaurants, movies, or TV shows, I always run into trouble if I try to limit myself to a specific number. In putting together a ...

If you honed the skills I described in last month’s column, you have a general idea of what’s up in the evening winter sky. But by now, you’re dying to explore the heavens above with a telescope. And ...