Caldwell Catalogue
The Caldwell catalogue is a list of 109 bright deep sky objects that can be observed in amateur telescopes, but are not included in the… Read More »Caldwell Catalogue
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Constellations: Guides to the Night Sky
Constellations are named areas of the celestial sphere that are used to divide the night sky into specific regions for easy reference. The modern constellations… Read More »Constellations: Guides to the Night Sky
Asterisms
Asterisms are defined as patterns formed by stars of one or more constellations. These star patterns are commonly recognized by observers across the world, even… Read More »Asterisms
Summer Triangle
The Summer Triangle is an asterism formed by Vega, Altair and Deneb, the brightest stars of the northern constellations Lyra, Aquila and Cygnus. With three… Read More »Summer Triangle
The Kite
The Kite is a large northern asterism that dominates the constellation Boötes. Also known as the Ice Cream Cone, it is formed by the constellation’s… Read More »The Kite
The Night Sky: February 2021
Here are some of the highlights of the February sky:
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The Night Sky: January 2021
Here are a few skywatching tips for January:
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