Stories from the Night Sky
Honest guides to naming stars, tips for finding yours with the app, and beginner-friendly astronomy.
AstronomyThe Best Constellations to Spot in the Summer Sky: A Beginner's Tour
From the Summer Triangle overhead to Scorpius low on the horizon - a beginner-friendly, month-by-month tour of the constellations, stars and Milky Way sights worth finding on warm nights.
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AstronomyWhat NASA Does - and Doesn't - Do With Star Names
There is no single official register of star names, and NASA doesn't run one. Here's how stars really get their names, what the IAU actually controls, and where private star registers honestly fit in.
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AstronomyDouble Stars, Explained Simply: Binaries, Optical Pairs & How to See Them
Two suns locked in a slow cosmic dance. What double stars really are, the difference between optical and binary pairs, the best ones to see in a small telescope, and why they make a perfect gift for two.
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