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Eye Astronomy #17: Bully for You

Despite the cold, it’s worth venturing out for a look at Taurus, the bull, and two of the most remarkable open star clusters in the sky.

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Eye Astronomy #16: Mira, Mira in the Sky

Hidden in the dim constellation of Cetus, the whale, Mira is a remarkable star. Here’s why.

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Eye Astronomy #15: Lone Star

In the autumn, a bright star rises in the southeast. Its name is Fomalhaut, and it has no nearby companions. Why does it shine alone?

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Eye Astronomy #14: Motion Overhead

In space, everything is always moving. So why do the stars seem to be fixed in place? By considering the pokiest naked-eye planet, we’ll soon find out!

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Eye Astronomy #13: The Scorpion and the Teapot

On summer nights, Sagittarius and Scorpius will lead you to the center of our galaxy and back into history…

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Eye Astronomy #12: The Dark and the Bright

How dark is dark? How bright is bright? Here are some surprising facts about those points of light (and other things) up in the sky…and about the sky itself.

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Eye Astronomy #11: The Dragon

Dragons ought to be impressive, but Draco rather isn’t. Still, it does hold a special place in the night sky.

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Eye Astronomy #10: The Spring Triangle

You might know about the Summer Triangle. But did you know there’s a Spring Triangle, too? There is! And it’s a lot like its summer counterpart…but also different.