Cancer, the Crab
It is a small constellation of faint stars, so it is difficult to find in the sky. In mythology, it […]
Libra, the Scales
Libra’s brightest stars, however, are named for the next constellation over, Scorpius. The stars are Zubenelgenubi and Zubeneschamali, which are
Finding Earth-Like Planets
How do astronomers find planets outside our solar system? The most successful search method used to date is called the
Exoplanets
Are we alone in the universe? This question has captured the imaginations of scientists, theologians, and philosophers for millennia. And
What is the nearest star?
Of course, the nearest star to Earth is the one we see every day — our dear old Sun. At