Back in my youth, one of the astronomers I had the good fortune to befriend was the great Bart Bok (1906–1983). This was near the end of his life, long after he had revolutionized our understanding of ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The bright novas V572 Velorum (left) and V462 Lupi (right) are currently visible in the southern ...

The Northern Hemisphere skies may offer many treats for the eyes, but we who live under them often pine for the delights unique to the southern sky. Those lucky southern astronomers get to see the ...

As the final month of the year begins, early evenings offer just one naked-eye planet. Fortunately for us, that lone world is Saturn. The ringed planet lies high in the northwest as twilight fades, ...

The author details exceptional observations of celestial objects from the Southern Hemisphere, including Omega Centauri (NGC 5139) and 47 Tucanae, highlighting their superior visibility compared to ...

Both novas will eventually become too dim to see, even under the darkest skies. So catch them while you can! Not one, but two exploding stars are currently visible to the naked eye in the southern ...