Watch the Quadrantids meteor shower peak in early January. Explore its history, origins, and the fleeting brilliance of winter’s skies.
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STT 461 in Cepheus: A Multiple Star System—or a Cosmic Illusion?
The double star Struve 2840 is located in the northern sky within the constellation Cepheus. Backyard astronomers should find it pretty easy to separate Struve 2840’s two stars, which are separated by 18 arcseconds. The pair is also known as STF 2840, SAO 33819, HD 208063, HR 8357.
Ursid Meteor Shower: The Mystery and History of December’s Shooting Stars
A reflective journey through the Ursid meteor shower, blending observations, modern astronomy, and December night skies.
NGC 1360: Robin’s Egg Nebula in Fornax
Explore NGC 1360, the Robin’s Egg Nebula in Fornax, imaged with Seestar S50, revealing its faint oval shape and binary star heart in the night sky.
Geminid Meteor Shower: Tracing the Origins of the ‘Rock Comet’
The Geminids peak Dec 13–14, 2025! Learn the history behind the shower, viewing tips, and it unique colors.
HD 214599: Triple Star in Piscis Austrinus
Explore HD 214599 in Piscis Austrinus, a triple star Herschel studied, with tips for spotting its subtle companions through a telescope. Also known as HR 8619.
Between Stars and Jingle Bells: Savannah’s Troup Square
Explore Savannah’s Troup Square, where a bronze armillary sphere meets history, James Lord Pierpont, and the story behind “Jingle Bells.”
Navi: The Star Behind the Ghost of Cassiopeia
Explore Gamma Cassiopeiae (Navi) and the Ghost Nebula IC 63, its history, stellar energy, and connection to astronaut Gus Grissom.
The Garden Astronomer 