An ancient Skiri Pawnee star map on elk skin reopens the debate about its true function and challenges Western interpretations.

You need binoculars to see Uranus. Point the binoculars toward the Pleiades and put them in the upper-left corner of your ...

Once you know how to use a star map, finding your way around the night sky is easy. Credit: Creators.com illustration I’ve been finding my way around the night sky with a star map for more than six ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very ...

The article advocates for the use of smartphone apps as essential tools for modern amateur astronomers, supplementing traditional methods like star charts and enhancing observational experiences.

Bellerophon ultimately decided to visit Mount Olympus, the home of the gods, which was strictly off-limits to mortals. As ...

Our April night sky showcases some of the most interesting stars that we see all year. This month features 11 stars that are first magnitude or brighter. In order of brightness are Sirius, Arcturus, ...

At a sprawling ceremonial complex in southern Mexico, archaeologists say they have identified a 3,000‑year‑old layout that appears to encode a vision of the universe in earth and stone. The site, ...