Five ‘shy,’ lesser-known deep-sky gems to observe Every constellation has something within its borders worth tracking down, if you just look hard enough. Here are five to start with.

Don't overlook these five lesser known deep-sky objects, all found in constellations that don't have one of the usual celebrity draws. Skip to content Introducing the all-new Astronomy.com Forum!

Ursa Major and its neighbor Ursa Minor, the Lesser or Little Bear, are the first two constellations listed in the earliest star catalogues dating from nearly 3000 years ago.

Ursa Minor: Latin for the “Lesser Bear” and also known as the “Little Dipper,” Ursa Minor is a well-known constellation that is visible year round in the night sky of the northern hemisphere. This ...

Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is a constellation in the northern sky, ... referring to and contrasting it with nearby Ursa Minor, the lesser bear. In antiquity, ...