Some constellations hold other identifiable shapes formed by stars, called asterisms. Seven bright stars within the constellation Ursa Major form what may be the most renowned asterism through the ...

Possibly one of the best-known constellations in the northern sky, Ursa Major—or the Great Bear—contains an asterism of seven stars known as the Big Dipper (or, in other countries, the Plough ...

What are constellations and asterisms? Quiz - Can you guess the constellation? Top tips for stargazing How to spot famous constellations and asterisms The Plough Ursa Major Ursa Minor Cygnus - a ...

Here's our weekly guide to the planets, stars and other highlights in the night sky this week. Plus, we've got a heads up on ...

Asterism reminds me of an art CD-ROM from the 1990s, when CD-ROMs were considered “new media” and had their own section in book and software outlets – and if it had been released as such, would ...

the constellation Canis Major, the dog that features the brightest star in the night sky, Sirius. By May, Orion is setting at sunset. Orion’s belt is an asterism of three nearly perfectly ...