Of all 65-plus constellations available in the heavens over Butler during the course of the year, some are bright and some are dim, some are big and some are small.
The ...
This first full week of June, you have an opportunity to easily see the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn with just the naked eye, even if you're viewing ...
The summer stargazing show is under way over Butler, but you'll need that afternoon nap because it's not really dark enough to make the stars your old friends until afte...
But actually, it's the earth that can't sit still
Let me start out this column by asking you a question. Everyone knows the sun is the brightest star in the sky. My quest...
Red giant star is on the move
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, perched on the nose of the constellation Canis Major, which is otherwise known as the Big Dog...
But planet Venus outshines usually dominant Capella
Do you know the name of the brightest nighttime star we see most often?
Yes, this is a trick question.
It's not Siri...
Summer sky delights coming out
This is the time of year when you can't get started with any serious stargazing until 10 p.m.
But despite the late start, you'll be rewarde...
As we head deep into spring, you can't help but notice as evening begins you can easily see the Big Dipper standing on its handle and pouring its celestial contents on t...
All winter long in our Butler skies, and even during the first few weeks of spring, the mighty constellation Orion the Hunter has dominated the southern skies, but the s...
Ok, I like the Earth too. It's got a better atmosphere for breathing and living. But out of this world and in our night sky it's hard to beat Saturn for planet watching....
