Tag Archives: 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.

41 Aurigae is a double star in the Auriga constellation, most visible during winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Observers report inconsistent colors for the stars, ranging from ‘blue and pale apricot’ to ‘silvery white and pale violet’. The author’s observations match with Smyth’s, stating the primary star appears silvery white with the secondary star slightly violet, or blue. Despite the contrasting reports, the pair’s brightness, proximity, and color disparity contribute to their appeal.

Struve 872, also known as STF 872, is a double star in the constellation of Auriga and best viewed in winter. It’s often listed in top 100 charts of attractive doubles, most likely due to its pink and light yellow colors. Also known as SAO 58905.

Psi5 Aurigae, also known as 56 Aur, is an attractive multiple-color double star in the Auriga constellation, best viewed on winter nights. The pair is bright and features a bright yellow star near a dark deep blue star. Also cataloged as SAO 41330.

Struve 764 is a double star in the Auriga constellation, best viewed on winter nights.

The pair of stars that make up STF 64 are both off-white in color and are easily separated in the sky with a telescope. The primary star is a off-white, while the secondary star is white but with a touch of alluring green. Systems i also known as SAO 77383.

Struve 698 is a double star with several great attributes: it’s colorful, bright, and fairly wide apart. A great target for backyard astronomers on cold winter nights.

Omega Aurigae is both a variable and double star in the Auriga constellation best viewed on winter nights. It has a faint and close secondary star, but the pair are viewable with a modest telescope from the suburbs.