When it comes to locating objects in the night sky, how does one convey its precise position? The sky is divided into a scattered pattern of 88 constellations of various sizes and shapes covering ...

The equatorial coordinate system projects Earth's latitude and longitude onto the celestial sphere, using declination (angular distance from the celestial equator, measured in degrees) and right ...

On January 18, 2026, the new moon creates dark skies for observing Jupiter, Saturn, and the Orion constellation. Detailed positions and celestial coordinates for global observers are provided.

Meade's mySKY is presented as a handheld, interactive device designed to simplify celestial object identification for novice stargazers, as reviewed in the February 2008 issue of *Astronomy* magazine.

Travelers need a map when driving to unfamiliar destinations whether they’re going to the other side of town or across the country. The map is a model of the real world and knowing how to navigate ...