NGC 1502 is a rich, attractive open star cluster in the constellation Camelopardalis. The cluster lies at one end of the notable asterism Kemble’s Cascade. Backyard astronomers will larger binoculars or smaller scopes will enjoy seeing both!
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Beta Camelopardalis: A Double Dancing Around the Celestial Pole
Beta Camelopardalis is a 4th magnitude double star in the constellation Camelopardalis, viewable much of the year as it circles close to the North Star. The binary is also known as 10 Cam, SAO 13351, HD 31910, HIP 23522.
1 Camelopardalis: A White and Sapphire Blue Double Dances Around the Celestial Pole
1 Camelopardalis, also known as DL Cam, is a double and variable star in the constellation Camelopardalis and is viewable much of the year as it circles close to the North Star. The blue-white pair are fairly tight together at 10 arcseconds apart. They are also known as Struve 550 (STF 550), SAO 24670, HIP 21148
HR 4893: A Pretty Double Near the North Celestial Pole
Up near Polaris, the North Star, there are a number of good double stars. The ever popular Mizar in Ursa Major comes to mind. Another double star bright enough with good separation is Nu Draconis in Draco. In this same region is a double star system called HR4893 in the constellation Camelopardalis. It appears HRContinueContinue reading “HR 4893: A Pretty Double Near the North Celestial Pole”
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