The seven stars that make up this famous asterism are part of Ursa Major the Great Bear. And they offer a lot more than meets the eye.

With their eyes fixed on the sky, the ancient Greeks formed constellations through noticing shapes in the stars.

Where to find The Wintermaker, Curly Tail, The Sacred Loop and more indigenous constellations in the night sky. Standing under the night skies in North America pointing out stars with Arabic names ...

from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can ...