NGC 6885, also known as Caldwell 37, is a star cluster in the constellation Vulpecula and best viewed in summer or early autumn.
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70 Ophiuchi: A Colorful Double Star Close to Home
This is a must-see binary in the heat of summer. Not sure why, but as I enjoy viewing this pair, I think of multicolor ice popsicles.
Albireo: A Stunning Double Star of Indigo and Gold
Albireo is a celestial gem—a stunning double star due to the sharp contrast between its indigo and gold color.
HD 184562: A Gentle Arc of Three Colorful Stars in Draco
Don’t let the obscure name prevent you from visiting this triple star. It’s a colorful triple star lineup.
HD 184936: Tangerine Dream Double Star in Draco
This double star is notable for its wide separation and tangerine-colored primary star in Draco.
Rasalgethi (Alpha Herculis): Magnificent Red Supergiant with a Bluish Friend
You can view the multiple star system Rasalgethi from the city without the aid of binoculars or a telescope. As a star in the constellation Hercules, it is viewable in late spring through summer. This red supergiant lies 380 light years away from us with a radius 400 times larger than our own sun! AccordingContinueContinue reading “Rasalgethi (Alpha Herculis): Magnificent Red Supergiant with a Bluish Friend”
Alya (Theta Serpentis): Stars of Yellow and Green
Alya, a three-star system in Serpens, has pale yellow stars spinning at incredible speeds. Explore this fast-rotating stellar trio through a telescope.
Delta Serpentis: Two Stars on the Verge of Becoming Giants
Delta Serpentis is a double star in the lesser-known constellation of Serpens, the serpent. It makes a for a pretty summertime target.
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