Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Can you find the so-called “North Star” or “Pole Star?” ...

The North Star is the brightest in the night sky, right? It’s actually only the 48th brightest! The brightest is Sirius, the “Dog Star,” which is visible in the southwest come dark this month. It will ...

Once darkness falls, cast your eye in the direction of north. In fact, our target tonight lies extremely close to the North Celestial Pole — so close that we now call Polaris the North Star. You’ll ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...