Faint but not forgotten: Seek out these 20 lesser-known deep-sky objects in the spring sky this year.

In this video, Astronomy magazine Editor David J. Eicher discusses deep-sky objects in the spring sky you can see with a 12-inch or larger telescope.

The spring night sky isn't as dazzling as that of the winter or summer, but there's still a lot to see overhead. Here are my picks for the top five stargazing objects of spring.

Every spring, amateur astronomers around the world take on the challenge of trying to observe all 110 objects in Charles Messier's storied catalog of deep-sky objects in a single night.

[Anton] developed this real-time tracking tool for deep sky objects (DSOs) to keep tabs on most of the interesting things out there a telescope can be pointed at.

With that location data, the program calculates altitude and azimuth for various objects and also helps the user keep track of other important variables like moon illumination and angle above the ...

Want to know what objects to look for with the naked eye, a pair of binoculars or a small telescope? In this seasonal talk series, we explore the stars, planets, constellations, and deep-sky objects ...

To celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2025, we've put together a list of 10 night sky objects visible over the coming days that showcase the majesty of the post-sunset realm.

The best telescopes for deep space allow you to observe star clusters, nebulas, galaxies, and more. You'll feel like Galileo in no time.

“In this direction, where the glare and the dust of the Milky Way are minimal, the sky beckons you to look at the deep-sky objects beyond the Milky Way,” Todd said.

Skywatchers keen to catch a glimpse of fascinating targets in the night sky will have plenty to choose from this month.

The Beehive, or Praesepe — The late Walter Scott Houston, who spent much of his life observing deep-sky objects, once wrote that this beautiful open star cluster is "symbolic of spring." ...