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1 Arietis (Struve 174): Sunny Yellow and Pale Ocean Blue Double

Illustration of a double star system.

1 Arietis is a colorful and tight double star in the constellation Aries. Urban stargazers will need a good small to moderate sized scope to split the pretty pair. It’s best viewed in late autumn and through winter.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 28, 2022December 7, 2025Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:1 Arietis, Aries, Double Star, Struve 174Leave a comment on 1 Arietis (Struve 174): Sunny Yellow and Pale Ocean Blue Double

Messier 78 (NGC 2068): A Friendly Ghost in Orion

Messier 78 joins a host of rich astronomical targets in the constellation Orion. M78 is a reflection nebula.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 27, 2022March 10, 2024Posted inMessier Objects, NebulasTags:Orion, WinterLeave a comment on Messier 78 (NGC 2068): A Friendly Ghost in Orion

Lambda (λ) Arietis: This Double Star Has Me Seeing Green

A wonderful double star in the constellation Aries with elusive colors. Some see yellow and white, while others see yellow and blue — or even green!

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 27, 2022December 25, 2022Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:AriesLeave a comment on Lambda (λ) Arietis: This Double Star Has Me Seeing Green

Gamma Leporis: A Rewarding Pair of Mustard and Orange

This is a nice double star in Lepus, just below (or south) of Orion. It’s a great target for any backyard astronomer with binoculars or telescope.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 24, 2022April 28, 2022Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:Lepus, WinterLeave a comment on Gamma Leporis: A Rewarding Pair of Mustard and Orange

Beta Monocerotis: A Delightful Triple Star

Explore Beta Monocerotis, a rare triple star in Monoceros. View three pale blue stars through a telescope for a stunning winter constellation target.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 21, 2022October 31, 2025Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:FavDouble, Monoceros1 Comment on Beta Monocerotis: A Delightful Triple Star

Epsilon Monocerotis: A Lemon and Vanilla Double Star

Illustration of a double star system.

Epsilon Monocerotis is a double star system in Monoceros, close to the Rosette Nebula. Its twin stars are separated by light-years yet appear side by side in the sky.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 21, 2022October 31, 2025Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:MonocerosLeave a comment on Epsilon Monocerotis: A Lemon and Vanilla Double Star

Alpha Piscium (Alrisha): A Binary to Test Your Scope and Eyesite

Illustration of double star system

Alpha Piscium, a 151-light-year binary in Pisces, offers a challenging split for telescopes. Best viewed in late autumn for skilled observers.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 9, 2022October 31, 2025Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:Pisces2 Comments on Alpha Piscium (Alrisha): A Binary to Test Your Scope and Eyesite

55 Eridani: A Double Star Floats in a Heavenly River

While this double star system is unremarkable, it’s interesting that the secondary star is a variable one.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 9, 2022April 23, 2022Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:EridanusLeave a comment on 55 Eridani: A Double Star Floats in a Heavenly River

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