Located in the northern constellation of Ursa Major, which also includes the Big Dipper, nearby galaxy Messier 81 is easily visible through binoculars or a small telescope. M81 is located at a ...

This week’s naked-eye object is Regulus (Alpha [α] Leonis), Leo the Lion’s brightest star. It’s easy to find in February low in the east after sunset. But a closer look will show you that Regulus is ...

The renewed buzz around space has reached Bronte, where a local club is making astrophotography more accessible for everyone ...

With dark and clear skies later in the week, this is a great time to get out those binoculars and view some of the most amazing objects in our Arizona skies! High in the northern sky around 10 p.m.

One and a half billion years ago the small, inconspicuous galaxy Messier 82 (M82) almost smashed into its large, massive neighbour galaxy Messier 81 (M81), causing a frenzy of star formation. New ...