The Big Bear eaglets will soon be ready to stretch their wings and fly from their parents' nest in coming weeks, an exciting but nerve wracking experience for those who have grown attention to the ...

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Late July is a great time to get acquainted with the Little Dipper, also called Ursa Minor. Face north as soon as it gets dark, and you'll see the Big Dipper to your upper left. Fix your gaze on the ...

Most people have never seen the Little Dipper, because most of its stars are too dim to be seen through light-polluted skies. Earlier this month, we spoke of Ursa Major, the Big Bear, so this week we ...