The most brilliant of all the constellations dominates our evening sky this week, climbing well up in the south around 9 p.m. local time. It is, of course, Orion, the Hunter. But just exactly who was ...

Orion, the hunter, now on the rise in the southeastern sky early in the evening, is not only bright and well defined but also a major player in mythology and lore. He’s mentioned in the Bible three ...

Last week in Skywatch, I attempted to cover all of the astronomical treasures of the constellation Orion proudly shining in the southern evening sky. It’s loaded with many celestial jewels, such as ...

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 ...

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 ...

In last week's Starwatch, I told you about the astronomical wonders of my favorite constellation Orion the Hunter, what I call the godfather of the sky! As soon as it's dark enough, you can find it, ...

The winter sky in Northeast Florida is the most magnificent of any time of the year. During these cold, clear nights, we can look up and see lots of stars and configurations. Experts tell us there are ...

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 ...