| CONSTELLATION OBSERVING |
These downloadable articles are from an Astronomy magazine 45-article series called "Celestial Portraits." The collection highlights all 88 constellations in the sky and explains how to observe each constellation's deep-sky targets. The articles feature star charts, stunning pictures, and constellation mythology. We've put together 11 digital packages. Each one contains four Celestial Portraits articles for you to purchase and download.
 | Famous for bold stars and strong, linear features, the Hunter trims his warrior attire with some of the most gorgeous nebulae in the sky. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
 | Far from the Milky Way's glow, Ursa Major offers up the Big Dipper and galactic riches. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| If the chill of winter puts you on observing hiatus, now is the time to dust off that telescope and point it skyward. A profusion of galaxies in Virgo awaits. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Far away from the galactic plane, the Herdsman and the Northern Crown hold a modest flock of wondrous jewels. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Between the feathers of the Swan and the strings of the Harp, the abundant field of the northern Milky Way awaits. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
 | Lying squarely in the autumn void away from the Milky Way, the Water-Bearer and Southern Fish are chock-full of faint galaxies. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Clear winter nights offer hardy observers a witch in the waters of the River and a dwarf in the flames of the Furnace. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Don your warm woolies, the deep-sky splendors of the winter Milky Way await. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| The winter Milky Way comes alive in the Sails and Keel of the great ship Argo. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
 | The scales of justice and the serpent's head provide a nice balance of distant galaxies and globular clusters. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| The celestial dragon guards a treasure of galaxies and double stars. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| A shipload of galaxies rides high above the watery constellations Pisces the Fish and Cetus the Whale. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Big, bright star clusters and wispy nebulae populate the constellations of the Hero and the Bull. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
 | Bountiful star clusters join with a few bright planetary nebulae to make Puppis the Stern an observer's delight. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Filled with Milky Way treasures, the scorpion offers a cornucopia of open and globular clusters as well as bright nebulae. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| A multitude of galaxies and one glorious globular cluster highlight this pair of celestial horses. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Galaxies galore populate this trio of southern constellations. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
 | Many of the finest nearby galaxies lie tucked away in the southern constellation Sculptor. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Several nearby galaxies join the Milky Way marvels that adorn this queen's realm. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| This trio of southern constellations hosts the closest bright galaxy to the Milky Way. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Summer splendors, such as globular clusters and planetary nebulae, dominate the Serpent-Bearer. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
 | A spectacular myriad of deep-sky objects fills this southern trio. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Dazzling clusters and nebulae decorate this celestial duo. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| This diminutive trio of autumn constellations packs plenty of deep-sky wonders. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| The northern sky's finest galaxies make these autumn constellations backyard favorites. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
 | The far northern sky offers a fine range of sparkling clusters and bright nebulae. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| This small constellation packs a pleasing blend of Milky Way treasures and distant galaxies. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Sparkling clusters and stunning nebulae make these inconspicuous constellations a backyard observer's delight. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Glittering star clusters and striking galaxies vie for your attention within the boundaries of the Water Snake. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
 | If you're on the prowl for bright, nearby galaxies, you won't go wrong exploring the territory guarded by the Hunting Dogs. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Galaxy-filled constellations give way to the Strong Man for a variety show of clusters and nebulae. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Don't miss these Southern Hemisphere constellations, guaranteed to bring observers many deep-sky delights. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Within the Clock you'll go back in time to find some of the Southern Hemisphere's most distant galactic gems. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
 | Within the confines of the Charioteer, the winter Milky Way comes alive with bright star clusters and dazzling nebulae. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Admire the stars, nebulae, and galaxies in the habitats of the Hare and the Dove. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Easily overlooked, these three simple constellations hold a treasure-trove of exotic galaxies. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Dip into the southern sky to sample some of these constellations' starry treats. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
 | Messier objects and members of the Coma-Virgo galaxy cluster highlight the deepsky views within Berenice's Hair. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Three of the sky's smallest constellations hold a large assortment of southern Milky Way delights. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Sagittarius holds the heart of the galaxy, and with it, a bounty of Milky Way star clouds, clusters, and nebulae. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| On the fringes of the southern Milky Way, planetary nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies liven up the modest Wolf and Carpenter's Square. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
 | In the Giraffe and Little Bear, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and other stellar arrangements dance around the North Celestial Pole. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| In the Toucan and Little Water Snake, southern observers can sample deep-sky delights from our galaxy and beyond. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| The Octant, Chameleon, and Flying Fish hide their deep-sky possessions in the dark realms around the South Celestial Pole. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
| Springtime skies show off a bevy of galaxies in the constellations the Crab, the Lion, and the Little Lion. // Published: March 3, 2009 |
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