Stars

The number of stars in the universe is countless, but only around 2,000 of them can be seen with the naked eye in the dark night. And how many stars can you identify? Don’t worry, here we’ve prepared for you detailed information and colorful pictures on the brightest stars in the sky. You don’t even need to find each star’s location by yourself — our astronomy apps Star Walk 2 and Sky Tonight will guide you through the night sky showing the names, facts, and locations of the stars above you.

Pollux

Pollux: the brightest star in Gemini

~5 min
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Discover Pollux – the brighter of the two “twin stars” in Gemini. Learn when and how to see the star, and what is special about it.

The Pleiades: One of the Best Naked-Eye Deep-Sky Objects

~6 min
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How many stars can be observed in the Pleiades star cluster? 💫 Most stargazers only see six – learn how to spot more!

Antares

What is Antares: Supergiant Rival Of Mars

~5 min
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Discover Antares, the red supergiant star in Scorpius. Learn how to find it in the sky, and when the star will meet the Moon in 2024.

Regulus Star

Regulus – The Brightest Star in Leo

~6 min
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Discover Regulus, the Little King star, one of the brightest and easiest to find. 🌟 Learn how to locate Regulus in the sky above you and see its celestial majesty with your own eyes!

October Stars

Bright Stars & Constellations In the October Night Sky

~4 min
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Get ready to explore the October starry sky! 🌟 Discover the brightest stars and stunning constellations shining this month – no telescope needed!

Spica

Spica: Virgo’s Brightest Star

~5 min
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Discover the brilliance of Spica, the sparkling gem in the constellation Virgo! Learn how to find the star, when to observe it, and what is special about it.

T Coronae Borealis

T Coronae Borealis Nova Explosion 2024: Has the Nova Happened Yet?

~6 min
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A “new star” will explode at any moment in 2024! How can we see it? Learn all about the show-stopping star T Coronae Borealis in our article.

Star Aldebaran

Red Giant Star Aldebaran: The Follower of the Pleiades in Taurus

~6 min
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Discover Aldebaran, the bright orange star in Taurus – possibly part of a multiple star system and host to exoplanets! Learn how to find this star in the sky above you and why it’s fascinated people throughout history.

Can I buy a star certificate

Truth About Star Naming: Can You Buy a Star In The Sky? 💫

~5 min
Astronomical News

Have you ever dreamed of buying a star? The problem is that no one will recognize your right to own it. Here we explain how star-selling companies deceive you.

Betelgeuse Star

Betelgeuse: The Red Supergiant Star on Its Way to Supernova

~7 min
Astronomical News

Discover Betelgeuse, the red supergiant star that's making headlines for it may go supernova in our lifetimes. 💥Learn how to observe Betelgeuse right now and explore the latest scientific theories about its upcoming explosion.