All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful ...

With the possible exception of the Big Dipper, the Southern Cross ranks as the sky’s most familiar asterism (a recognizable group of stars that is not a constellation). Indeed, its three brightest ...

Of all the constellations adorning the sky, Crux – or the 'Southern Cross' – is arguably the most recognisable in South Africa.

Imaging stars while a Mars-bound spacecraft is in its cruise phase provides a good way to verify that a camera is in good focus, following the rigors of the launch from Florida. It also allows ...