Ophiuchus

Amateur Astronomer Chases Down Barnard’s Star – You Can Too!

Tucked away in northern Ophiuchus and well-placed for observing from spring through fall is one of the most remarkable objects in the sky…

9 years ago

Here’s Your Sign: Are You an Ophiuchian?

It happens to all lovers of astronomy sooner or later. I once had a friend who was excited about an…

10 years ago

Lovejoy and X1 LINEAR: How to See Comets That Will Warm Up Your Mid-Winter Mornings

My hands are still cold from the experience, but there's no denying the pleasure I felt at seeing C/2013 R1…

11 years ago

The Real News about Ophiuchus: There’s a Runaway Star Plowing Through It

Lots of folks seem to be up in arms about the "new" sign in the zodiac, Ophiuchus, and the news…

14 years ago