Triangulum is a distinctive northern constellation best observed in autumn and winter, featuring the Messier 33 galaxy and notable double stars like 6 Trianguli. Discovered by William Hershel, this binary system consists of a primary G5 giant and a fainter F5 dwarf star. It is a quadruple system with spectroscopic binaries.
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Sisters Capture the Essence of the Stars
Learn how Sofia and Fabiola Bardelli combined a love of the night sky with perfumery to create a stellar fragrance line inspired by stars like Betelgeuse and Antares. Explore their story of creativity, hope, and the cosmic connection behind In Astra perfumes.
14 Aurigae (Struve 653): A Multiple Star System in Auriga
14 Aurigae, a prominent multi-star system in the Auriga constellation, features a bright primary star of +5 magnitude while the dimmer secondary appears blue. The stars are 286 light years away and separated by 14 arcseconds. As part of the Orion Spur in the Milky Way, 14 Aurigae provides insights into stellar evolution.
12 Comae Berenices: A Bright Double Star Greets You in Coma Berenices
12 Comae Berenices is a pretty double star in the northern constellation of Coma Berenices. At a magnitude around +4.8, backyard astronomers can enjoy this bright binary on spring nights.
88 Leonis (Struve 1547): A Fairly Wide Binary in Leo
88 Leonis, also cataloged a Struve STF 1547, is a fairly bright binary star in the constellation Leo. This double star is a popular target in spring skies due to its brightness and wider 15.3 arc seconds of separation.
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.
10 Lacertae: A Blistering, Brillant Hot Blue Double Star
The double-star system known as 10 Lacertae resides in Lacerta, the constellation of the lizard, a dim constellation visible in the autumn and winter nights. The sky lizard offers a rich collection of deep-sky objects, and 10 Lacertae is one of them. Compared to 8 Lacertae, with its well-known multiple bright blue stars, 12 LacertaeContinueContinue reading “10 Lacertae: A Blistering, Brillant Hot Blue Double Star”
8 Lacertae: Crystal Blue Persuasion
This multiple star system contains some pretty pale blue stars floating among the dim constellation of the Lacerta.
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