Shannon Silverman, an Astrophysicist at the Clay Center in Charleston West Virginia, guides us through the cosmos above West Virginia. In this episode, she explores the Big Dipper, and tells us about ...

Polaris, also known as the 'Pole Star' or 'North Star', is arguably the most famous stellar body to hang in the western hemisphere's night sky. For centuries it has served as a vital waypoint for ...

The Big Dipper and Cassiopeia are easy to find in the sky during late summer and early autumn. Credit: Creators.com illustration Two easy-to-find star groupings appear during late summer and early ...

Once darkness falls, cast your eye in the direction of north. In fact, our target tonight lies extremely close to the North Celestial Pole — so close that we now call Polaris the North Star. You’ll ...

Even if you’re new to stargazing, no doubt you’ve seen the seven bright stars that outline the Big Dipper, and this time of year they’re easy to find. As soon as it’s dark enough after sunset, look ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The stars of the Ursa Major ...

Two easy-to-find star groupings appear during late summer and early autumn. You can see them by going outdoors and facing north during early evening hours. Look low in the northwest for the seven ...

The article describes using the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) as a reference point to locate other prominent spring constellations and stars, including Polaris (North Star) in Ursa Minor. It details the ...

Late July is a great time to get acquainted with the Little Dipper, also called Ursa Minor. Face north as soon as it gets dark, and you'll see the Big Dipper to your upper left. Fix your gaze on the ...

Even if you are new to stargazing, no doubt you have seen the seven bright stars that outline the Big Dipper, and this time of year, they are easy to find in the Pottsville sky. As soon as it is dark ...