... One of the brightest stars on the sky likely has planets. Fomalhaut, actually the 17th brightest star in the night sky, is a mere 22 light-years away but only a fraction of the age of our Sun. ... Eta Car is a massive star, but it's not as bright as it used to be. ... Particularly interesting sources include a bright open cluster of stars and several energetic star-forming regions. ... The dust appears bluer when seen near bright stars because it preferentially reflects blue light. ...