Astro Minute

Chances are, you've heard of this asterism before. But do you know how to find it? Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

We've all heard of the Christmas star, but astronomers are still perplexed about what exactly happened in the night sky before Jesus's birth. Hear some of the possibilities on today's episode of Astr…

See that big pile of starry glitter in the sky? Let's find out what's inside!

Saturn is a billion miles away - but you can still see it without binoculars. Look up to learn more!

Take advantage of November's clear nights and head outside for a stellar light show!

Today we're visiting the king of the planets - Jupiter, surrounded by a royal court of asteroids, rings, and moons. Learn more on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Make some popcorn, grab a red flashlight, and get ready to enjoy an upcoming cosmic fireworks show!

Let's go giant hunting! Follow the arc of the Big Dipper, and you'll see another Arc(turus) that has the honor of being the brightest star in the northern celestial hemisphere. Find out more on today…

Most of what we can see with the unaided eye from Earth is stars inside the Milky Way Galaxy. But there's one thing you can spot that's much further away. Find out what it is, and how to find it, on …

Today we're hunting for the Hunter's nebula. Plan your next night of stargazing with today's episode of Astro Minute!

Stellar nurseries are nothing like the calm and quiet nurseries where we Earthlings keep our babies. See for yourself on today's episode of Astro Minute!

What will you see when you look toward the center of the Milky Way Galaxy? Find out on today's episode of Astro Minute!

Welcome to the first episode of Astro Minute, where we're exploring the universe sixty seconds at a time - starting with the Summer Triangle!