Learn how our ancient ancestors created stories for the star formations we recognize today.

Few star figures are as familiar and unique as the Pleiades. As poet Lord Tennyson wrote, they “glitter like a swarm of fireflies tangled in a silver braid.”

The famed winged horse of Greek mythology is easy to find on these autumn nights. But its shape is often confused with another well-known star cluster. Learn more.

Learn the lore behind the mythical half-goat, half-fish constellation that's best viewed this month!

Check out this useful list of insect-repelling plants and enjoy a bug-free backyard!

Could the stars within the Big Dipper help you pass an eye test? Learn more.

Learn about some of the dogs roaming the night sky and the job they have in the heavens.

This open star cluster was once identified as a manger, complete with donkeys, over 20 centuries ago. Learn more!

Still very prominent in our night sky, look for the Orion—visible from every inhabited part of the Earth. Learn the myths and legends of this Celestial Warrior.

Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo, and one of the brightest stars in the night sky. Learn more!