Scott Levine
Scott Levine is a naked-eye astronomer and astronomy writer based out of New York's Hudson Valley.
Recent articles by Scott Levine
Observing guide | Best autumn constellations
The darker months are a great time to get out and get stargazing. Get to know the brighter, recognisable constellations that are visible in the autumnal night sky.
Autumn astronomy | The best targets for longer nights
As nights get longer, these are the top night-sky highlights of autumn and how to see them.
Astronomy explained | What is the brightest star?
The night sky is awash with stars, but which are the brightest? Discover what the brightest star in the night sky is tonight, and how to find it.
How to find planets in the sky, and how to tell the difference between a planet and a star
Spotting the Solar System planets isn't as tricky as it sounds: you just have to know where to look.
Constellations and asterisms: what's the difference?
The informal star patterns in the night sky form a game of cosmic dot-to-dot.
Observing guide | 5 star clusters to see with the naked eye
You don't always need a telescope or binoculars to see beautiful star clusters in the night sky. Here are our top 5 open clusters visible with the naked eye.
Astronomy explained | How to find the North Star
The North Star, Polaris, can be found in the night sky with an easy star-hop, making for a useful navigational tool.
Observing guide | Top 5 summer constellations
Our pick of the best constellations and asterisms visible in the northern hemisphere night sky throughout the summer months.
Gazing at the Universe is a treasure that brings us all together
Astronomy writer Scott Levine recalls how the stars helped him bond with a suspicious neighbour.
An astronomer's guide to twilight
Explore the different stages of twilight and find out what to see in the sky as the Sun sets.
Thanksgiving stars | Spend this year's holiday with Orion
Spend Thanksgiving night with the constellation Orion and track the stars' motion across the sky, with our guide by US naked-eye astronomer Scott Levine.
5 women astronomers with Moon craters named after them
The names of craters on our Moon are a record of those who made giant scientific leaps. Here are 5 women astronomers with lunar craters named after them.
Observing guide | Top 5 summer stars
Shorter nights doesn't have to mean no stargazing. We've picked out 5 of our favourite stars visible in the northern hemisphere's summer night sky.
Word of the Month: month
Each month, Scott Levine looks at a single word that can tell us about the workings of the Universe, with a quick sketch to outline his thoughts. This month, Scott's word is one that is very important to lunar observers: 'month'!
Word of the Month: Kilonova
Each month, Scott Levine looks at a single word that can tell us about the workings of the Universe, with a quick sketch to outline his thoughts. This month, Scott discusses a word that will become very familiar to us all in the coming weeks: kilonova!
Word of the Month: Syzygy
Each month, Scott Levine looks at a single word that can tell us about the workings of the Universe, with a quick sketch to outline his thoughts. This month, Scott celebrates one of his favourite words in the English language: syzygy!
Word of the Month: Shadow
Each month, Scott Levine looks at a single word that can tell us about the workings of the Universe, with a quick sketch to outline his thoughts. This time, Scott looks at a word with alot of significance this week: shadow.