Gamma Arietis is an icy-blue double star in the constellation Aries. The pair is best viewed in winter. At a magnitude of 3.86, urban stargazers will see the star with the naked eye.
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Epsilon Arietis: A Rewarding, Tight Binary in Aries
Learn about Epsilon Arietis, a close binary white pair of stars in the constellation Aries, best viewed on autumn and winter nights. The two stars only lie 1.3 arcseconds apart, so a telescope will be needed to see both stars also known as Struve 333, STF 333, Eps Ari, SAO 75673, HD 18519, HR 887, HIP 13914, 48 Ari.
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!
The Garden Astronomer 