49 Leonis, also cataloged as TX Leonis or Struve 1450, is a variable and binary star in the constellation Leo. It is a tight binary target.
Category Archives: Double/Multiple Stars
Struve 1520: A Double of Yellow and Blue, Yellow—or Maybe Red
Overview of double star Struve 1520, STF 1520, as viewed through an 8-inch SCT scope under suburban skies. This is a double star of gold and red colors in constellation Ursa Major. The pair lie 12.7 arcseconds apart and make for a good double star target with a smaller scope.
NGC 1502: A Rich Cluster Meets a Cascade of Stars
NGC 1502 is a rich, attractive open star cluster in the constellation Camelopardalis. The cluster lies at one end of the notable asterism Kemble’s Cascade. Backyard astronomers will larger binoculars or smaller scopes will enjoy seeing both!
6 Leonis: A Glowing Orange Star with a “Dusky” Companion
6 Leonis is a double star in the constellation Leo. The primary star is a orange-red giant with a secondary star positioned 37″ arc seconds away.
38 Geminorum: A Pleasing Binary of Orange and Light Blue in Gemini
38 Geminorum is a 4th magnitude binary star in the Gemini constellation best viewed on winter nights. Backyard astronomers under suburban skies should be able to split this nice orange and light blue pair with any scope or binoculars. Also designated as STF 982 and SEO 96265.
Struve 1108: A Double of Yellow and Blue with Caldwell 39 Nearby
Overview of double star Struve 1108, STF 1108, as viewed through an 8-inch SCT scope under suburban skies. This is a double star of gold and blue colors in constellation Gemini. The pair lie 11.7 arcseconds apart and make for a good double star target with a smaller scope.
Chi Tauri: A Double with Deep Purple Secondary
Chi Tauri is a pretty white-dark blue double star in the winter constellation Taurus. The secondary component, a yellow G2 class, actually looks purple!
Phi Tauri: Double Star of Gold and Blue
Phi Tauri, also known as Phi Tau or 52 Tau, appears in the constellation Taurus and is best viewed on winter nights. This optical double star features a bright golden primary star with a blue companion, which make a great target with a telescope or binoculars.