If you look at any star atlas published before 1930, you will see what appear to be random lines defining the constellations. Before this date, constellation boundaries had not been formalized. Modern ...

We connected with Florian Winkler to learn how he created such an elegant and informative map that invites exploration.

Over the years, many have asked me to recommend books to help them in their study of the stars and constellations. In this column, I'll provide reviews of three books that I consulted during my ...

In a monastery library on the Sinai Peninsula, a devotional handbook by the monk John Climacus sat quietly for centuries ...