Do you know your zodiac sign? Would you know how to find it in the night sky? To help learn about the astronomy and mythology behind the constellations of the zodiac, UW-Milwaukee's Manfred Olson ...
In Greek mythology, the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece highlights the connection between Aries and the ram. Jason, the hero of the Argonauts, was determined to retrieve the magical fleece, which ...
What is in a name? The Zodiac, a celestial coordinate system that divides the sky into twelve equal parts, is rich in mythology, symbolism, and history. Each of these segments, or signs, corresponds ...
While stargazing this fall, you may see a small, sparkling cluster just above the Orion constellation, one of the most famous ...
Being that it's Halloween this coming Friday, I thought it only appropriate to tell you about my favorite monsters of the ...
To find the Orion constellation, look for three bright stars in a row in the southwestern sky. These stars make Orion’s belt. Other stars in the constellation include Betelgeuse, a faraway red ...