Astronomers measure a star’s brightness using the apparent magnitude system, where lower values indicate brighter stars.

From that star, which is called Arcturus, look to the North East on the same level and you should spot another bright star called Vega. Halfway between these two, you will be able to find a faint ...

“It’s never more than about 10 degrees above the horizon,” Lattis said. He shared a useful tip to judge that: If you hold out ...

Follow the arc to the bright orange star Arcturus, then 'speed on' further to Spica. The name Spica comes from the Latin word for 'ear' (of grain), according to Earth Sky. The common understanding ...

Follow the curve of the 'handle' till you find a bright reddish star - this is Arcturus. From that star, look to the North East on the same level and you should spot another bright star called Vega.

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Looking to the stars has long provided a sense of wonder, but soon, a very rare event will light up the night sky. Here's ...

Follow the curve of the Saucepan's 'handle' until you find a bright reddish star - this is Arcturus. Arcturus is the bottom point of the Boötes constellation, and can be seen as the lower tip of ...

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In 1946, 15-year-old school boy Michael Woodman, a keen amateur astronomer spotted a bright star in the night sky ... she advises to first locate the plough and follow its handle to Arcturus. To the ...