Aldebaran, the brightest star in Taurus the Bull, is at one tip of a V-shaped cluster. If placed where our sun is, its surface would reach the orbit of Mercury.
Mirfak is the brightest star in Perseus and can be spotted even from light-polluted locations. This star is a member of the Alpha Persei Moving Cluster.
Scientists have found hundreds of new exoplanets in data from the Kepler mission. These include 301 new confirmed exoplanets and 366 new planetary candidates.
The Geminids is a strong annual meteor shower that peaks in mid-December. 2021 contends with a gibbous moon, so maximize your viewing time with these tips.
Cetus the Whale is a huge constellation that swims in a sea of stars near constellations named for a river and fish. It contains a wonderful variable star.
