Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise ...

The map — which dates to between 1800 and 400 B.C. — is among the oldest depictions of the night sky ever found. Creating such a map would not have required advanced knowledge of the cosmos ...

Learn how to find your way around the night sky. We’ll show you how to ... Or visit the site each month to download an easy-to-follow sky map and make up your own tour. In winter, the Milky ...

Despite the nearly full moon illuminating the skies, the Geminid meteor shower could still put on a great show tonight.

Our star chart is designed to get you out learning the night sky within a matter of moments. Just set it for your time and location, make a few tweaks if you like for personal taste, and print it out.