The discovery of the fourth star was done through an algorithm called QUADCOR, which isolates the distinct spectral fingerprints of all four stars simultaneously. By detecting the individual signals, ...

Almost directly overhead in this month’s early-evening Colorado sky, an observer can view one of summertime’s more prominent constellations, Cygnus the Swan. The principal stars of this constellation ...

Albireo (β Cygni), located in the constellation Cygnus, is a double star system easily observable in the eastern sky after sunset during summer months. Albireo's components exhibit contrasting colors, ...

There are so many great stories in the over 60 constellations available to us in our night sky. There are heroes, hunters, musical instruments, royalty and all kinds of critters, including eight birds ...