Articles About Stars (4)

Astronomical Glossary - Terms & Definitions

What do astronomers really mean when they use those technical terms?

Altitude & Azimuth: The Horizontal Coordinate System

Learn how to use altitude (elevation) and azimuth angles to locate any object in the sky, such as stars, planets, satellites, the Sun, or the Moon.

Timekeeping by Stars

Out and about at night without a watch or a smartphone readily available? If you are in the Northern Hemisphere use the Big Dipper and the North Star to tell the time.

How to measure the sky

Measure the sky and find out distances between celestial objects using your hands and fingers.