Ah, spring. Finally, it's warm enough for even thin-blooded observers (like me) to break out their binoculars and telescopes. If you're new to astronomy, however, you'll want to become familiar with ...

The article describes using the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) as a reference point to locate other prominent spring constellations and stars, including Polaris (North Star) in Ursa Minor. It details the ...