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.

The constellation Orion with the brightest stars

Orion: the Hunter Constellation

~9 min
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From the iconic Orion Belt, which helps you locate other objects in the sky, to the Orion Nebula – let’s explore the constellation Orion, a longtime favorite of astronomers around the world.

T Coronae Borealis

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

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

Antares

What is Antares: A Supergiant Red Star Rivaling Mars

~6 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.

Pleiades near Moon

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

~8 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!

Betelgeuse Star

All About Betelgeuse: Will Betelgeuse Go Supernova, How Long To Wait?

~7 min
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Discover Betelgeuse, the red supergiant destined to go supernova! 💥 Learn how to observe it and dive into the latest news about its explosive fate.

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.

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!

Water Constellations

What Constellations Are Visible in November 2024: The Month of Water

~4 min
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November is the perfect time to spot the water-themed constellations! From Aquarius to Delphinus, discover how to find them and explore the myths behind these celestial sea creatures.

Halloween night sky

Stargazing Under the Halloween Night Sky: Uncover Spooky Celestial Wonders

~5 min
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Embrace the spirit of Halloween by exploring the spooky wonders of the cosmos, from demon stars to ghostly nebulae. Get all the cosmic treats this Halloween!

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!