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.
Category Archives: Double/Multiple Stars
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!
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.
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.
Epsilon Monocerotis: A Lemon and Vanilla Double Star
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.
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.
Alpha Piscium (Alrisha): A Binary to Test Your Scope and Eyesite
Alpha Piscium, a 151-light-year binary in Pisces, offers a challenging split for telescopes. Best viewed in late autumn for skilled observers.
Iota Orionis: A Runaway Star in Orion’s Sword
This multiple star is not only one of the hottest in the Orion constellation but a “runaway” star. This was my last observation of 2021.
The Garden Astronomer 