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Tag Archives: Capricornus

Messier 30 (NGC 7099): The Jellyfish Globular Cluster

Explore Messier 30, a stunning globular cluster in Capricornus, with insights into its history, structure, and observing tips. Includes a personal sketch and photo from my own telescope observations.

Posted byWayne McGrawOctober 27, 2025October 28, 2025Posted inGlobular Clusters, Messier ObjectsTags:Astronomy, Autumn, CapricornusLeave a comment on Messier 30 (NGC 7099): The Jellyfish Globular Cluster

Dabih: A Wide Naked-Eye Double Victim of Lunar Occultations

Dabih has several intriguing factors, including that it sails along the ecliptic, so it can be occulted by the Moon.

Posted byWayne McGrawOctober 2, 2021December 25, 2022Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:CapricornusLeave a comment on Dabih: A Wide Naked-Eye Double Victim of Lunar Occultations

Algedi Prima: A Creamy Yellow Double Star in Capricornus

Algedi Prima is a nice optical double with a surprising twist: The stars look the same in the telescope but they are hundreds of light years apart!

Posted byWayne McGrawOctober 2, 2021September 17, 2025Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:Capricornus1 Comment on Algedi Prima: A Creamy Yellow Double Star in Capricornus

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