In last week’s Skywatch, I told you about the astronomical wonders of my favorite constellation Orion the Hunter, the big guy of the winter sky! At nightfall he’s waiting for you as he rises in the ...

To find the Orion constellation, look for three bright stars in a row in the southwestern sky. These stars make Orion’s belt. Other stars in the constellation include Betelgeuse, a faraway red ...

The head of Scorpius with the bright orange star Antares (left of center) rises in the southeastern sky as soon as darkness falls in late May. The "clouds" at far left are part of the band of the ...

UW-Milwaukee’s Manfred Olson Planetarium has been hosting a series of events based on the zodiac, and this month they are highlighting Scorpius. Do you know your zodiac sign? Would you know how to ...

I freely admit that I have a great love affair with the mighty constellation Orion the Hunter. Ever since I was a kid I’ve been in awe of one of the biggest and brightest constellations in the sky. It ...

Gazing into the dark, starry heavens of a cool springtime evening is a delightful and tranquil experience. One of the most dramatic events we may witness is watching a meteor blaze across our sky. One ...

One of the joys of looking out into the cold, clear night skies of early spring is to catch a glimpse of Orion, the mighty hunter in the south-southwestern sky. Some people think it looks more like a ...