The binary star named Izar, also known as Epsilon Boötis, is located in the constellation Boötes and is best viewed in late spring. It takes a decent telescope and clear skies to split this double, but the effort pays off!
Category Archives: Double/Multiple Stars
54 Leonis: An Attractive Double with an Aquamarine Star
54 Leonis is a double star with an exceptionally pretty secondary star, which is aquamarine in color. Some observers describe it as icy blue. Either way, it’s an awesome double to see in Leo.
Zeta Coronae Borealis: A Double Once Referred to as Smalt Blue
In August 1831, astronomer Admiral Smyth described the color of this double star as “smalt blue” — an intriguing description for pale blue stars. Regardless of various accounts of their color, the pair make for a pretty pair of late spring in Corona Borealis.
1 Camelopardalis: A White and Sapphire Blue Double Dances Around the Celestial Pole
1 Camelopardalis, also known as DL Cam, is a double and variable star in the constellation Camelopardalis and is viewable much of the year as it circles close to the North Star. The blue-white pair are fairly tight together at 10 arcseconds apart. They are also known as Struve 550 (STF 550), SAO 24670, HIP 21148
Psi1 Piscium: An Easy-To-Split Binary in Pisces
Psi1 is a wide, optical binary star with blue-white colors.
65 Piscium: A Splendid Citrine Binary in Pisces
This close binary star is considered the best in Pisces for its equal brightness and attractive yellow color.
1 Arietis (Struve 174): Sunny Yellow and Pale Ocean Blue Double
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.
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!
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