Astronomers at Nasa say the temporary new star will be located in the constellation Corona Borealis, or the Northern Crown, which is a small, semicircular arc near Bootes and Hercules. Dr Daniel ...

The radiant, or the point in the sky where the meteors appear to originate, is located near the modern constellation of Bootes, close to the Big Dipper's handle. Despite being tied to a ...

This year August holds two aces up its sleeve: very favorable conditions for the Perseid meteor shower and a close gathering of planets in the west. Look for the Perseids after 10 p.m. the nights ...

To locate Corona Borealis, start with the Plough (Big Dipper) and follow the curve of its handle down to Arcturus, the brightest star in the neighbouring constellation Bootes. To the left of Arcturus, ...