Professor Brown said the constellation can be seen ... s handle in a curve down towards the star Arcturus, the brightest star in the constellation of Bootes. Historical reports show the nova ...

The summer stars have driven the winter constellations over the sunset horizon, and even the “springy” form of Leo, the lion, has moved into the west. Behind Leo comes brilliant Arcturus, the ...

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 ...

Red supergiant star Arcturus in the constellation Bootes will be to the Moon’s left as it rises. Active between November 3 and December 2 each year, the Leonid meteor shower is caused by dust ...

Visibly yellowy-orange to look at with the unaided eye, Arcturus in the constellation of Boötes is a mere 37 light-years from us, and easy to find on clear nights in June. It’s a red giant star ...

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, ...