Struve 2742 is a binary star in Equuleus, first noted in the 19th century. Best viewed in late summer and autumn, it features two stars 3 arcseconds apart, requiring at least a 6-inch telescope for a clear view. With magnitudes of +7.4 and +7.6, it’s a rewarding target for amateur astronomers. Article includes a drawing of the binary also known as SAO 126482, HD 200256, HIP 103813, 2 Equulei, Lam Equ, λ Equ
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Epsilon Equulei (Struve 2737): A Quaint Star System of Yellow and Violet in Equuleus
The delicate and pretty magnitude 5 triple star Epsilon Equulei shines down from the constellation Equuleus on late summer and autumn nights. Learn more about this pretty star and see what it looks like through a backyard telescope.
Struve 2679: A Quaint Triangle Star System in Delphinus
The constellation Delphinus boasts a variety of nice celestial objects, including Struve 2679, a multiple-star system that is visible during late summer and early autumn nights. It makes a small triangle.
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NGC 6811: A Smoke Ring of Stars in the Constellation Cygnus
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Trace a lifetime of stargazing from the Florida Keys, where the Milky Way shines over tropical waters in a personal reflection on cosmic wonder.
61 Cygni: The Flying Star
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The Garden Astronomer 