Arguably, a hobby’s greatest benefit is derived from its rewards. I’ve been an avid backyard astronomer for 60 years. I still recall the night in 1963 when my high school friend Ray Gerbi showed me ...

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The Ancient Egyptians were meticulous astronomers and recorded the passage of the heavens in extraordinary detail. The goal was to mark the passage of time and to understand the will of the Gods who ...

This week, skywatchers will have the chance to catch a winking "demon star" in the night sky. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The ...