Nestled in the sprawling early autumn constellation of Pegasus is the pretty double star Struve 2841, also known as STF 2841 or HD 208202
Category Archives: Double/Multiple Stars
Iota Boötes (Asellus Secundus): A Wide Yellow and Lilac Double Star
The double star Iota Boötis shines down from the northern constellation of Boötes. The two stars are separated by approximately 39 arc seconds of space, making the pair visible to those with smaller telescopes—and maybe even binoculars.
15 Aquilae: An Attractive Orange and Yellow Double in Aquila
15 Aquilae, also known as h Aquilae, is a pretty orange-yellow double star in the summer constellation of Aquila, which also happens to lie on the celestial equator.
Nu Serpentis: A White Double Star in Serpens
Nu Serpentis is a double star in the summer constellation Serpens also known as 53 Ser and HD 156928 or SAO 160479.
Mu Herculis: A Nearby Star Like Ours with a Ruby Companion
Mu Herculis, also known as μ Herculis or Struve 2220, is a star system only 27 light-years away from Earth shining down from the constellation Hercules. This summer binary features a yellow star like our sun and a red dwarf.
Beta Lyrae (Sheliak): A Fast Star Dance in Lyra
The eclipsing binary of Beta Lyrae features two stars orbiting each other every 12.9 days!
Zeta Lyrae: Often Overlooked Pair of Stars in Lyra
Zeta Lyrae is a multiple star system in the constellation Lyra best viewed in summer and early autumn. The double star is easily viewed with any optical aid since the stars are bright and lie 44 arcseconds apart.
Beta Serpentis: Binary Star and Traveler in the Ursa Major Group
Beta Serpentis is a binary star in the summer constellation Serpens. Of note, the pair also belong to the Ursa Major Moving Group.
Struve 1919: Serpens Offers an Attractive Double of Peach and Blue
Struve 1919 is an attractive double star in the constellation of Serpens. It’s best viewed during the summer. The binary is also known as STF 1919, SAO 101438, HR5659, HD135101.
54 Virginis: A Close Pair of Stars Near the Celestial Equator
54 Virginis is a double star in the spring constellation of Virgo. The stars are fairly close together but can be split with a telescope.This double is also known as LM Vie, SAO 157799, or HIP 64520.