Learn how to spot Sirius, Procyon and their canine constellations, and discover the myths and science behind the dog stars.

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, February 6The bright star Sirius dominates the southern sky ...

Learn how to find Sirius and Procyon in the evening sky this week. Step-by-step guide includes constellation positions, companion stars and observing times.

Since 1986 I have had an affiliation with the Hayden Planetarium in New York. My "official" title there is "Associate and Guest Lecturer." Indeed, through all of these years I given scores of ...

Greetings everyone! February may be the shortest month but there’s something delightful happening at the end of this month. I’ll tell you more about it as the month progresses.

Prominent constellations in the February evening sky are Canis Major, Canis Minor, Orion, Gemini, Taurus and Auriga. You’ll ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. January 28: Boötes' brightest cluster, NGC 5466 Although the Moon is growing brighter, there's still plenty to see in the ...

February offers a perfect view of Orion the Hunter. Spot its iconic Belt and Sword in the evening sky, with Sirius and ...