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Stars lost to history

Star maps and charts are a mainstay of both amateur and professional sky observers. Whether it's on a simple seasonal map or ...
Travel trends for next year are out, and it looks like travelers want to unplug and deeply appreciate their destination. Here’s a list of what these trends are and where you can experience them either ...
Chippewa Nature Center will host its annual free Winter Solstice Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 6-8 p.m.
A passing daydream sparked what would become the newest artwork displayed inside the 129-year-old University of Illinois Observatory.
The Shadow by Hans Christian Andersen was first published in 1847. In some ways, it is Andersen’s darkest tale. The character ...
When winter sets in, and daylight is gone well before dinner, it’s hard not to notice how long the nights stretch on. For me, ...
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...
Staerkel Planetarium brings the beauty of the night sky indoors, blending astronomy, mythology and storytelling.
• Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights is on select dates Nov. 28-Dec. 30, Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, ...
Southern Utah could be in for a galactic treat, and all you have to do is look up. The Geminid meteor shower is expected to ...
Las Vegas, New Mexico is a historic town with over 900 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Walking ...