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NGC 7006: The Ancient Lantern at the Rim of the Galaxy

NGC 7006, an elusive globular cluster located 135,000 light-years away in the constellation Delphinus, offers a unique challenge for amateur astronomers. Its faint visual magnitude of 10.6 makes it hard to detect, revealing a compact cluster over time through powerful telescopes. Observing it connects viewers with distant cosmic history. Also known as Caldwell 42.

OR Delphini (STF 2725): A Binary Star That Makes an Attractive Double-Double in Delphinus

OR Delphini, also known as Struve 2725, is a binary star in the constellation Delpinus. With a wider eyepiece, one can view this binary and the double star Gamma Delphini together, making a notable double-double that shouldn’t be missed.

The star is also known as Struve 2725, SAO 106466, HD 197913, HIP 102490, OR Del

Struve 2690 (15 Delphini): A Quaint Multiple Star System in the Dolphin’s Tail

15 Delphini, also known as Struve 2690, is a multiple-star system that is visible during late summer and autumn nights. Most observers will see a quaint pair of equally bright stars in the tail of the constellation Delphinus, but more star lurk nearby!

Gamma Delphini: A Pretty Double Star in Delphinus

Gamma Delphini is a double star system in the constellation Delphinus. It’s best viewed in summer and early autumn. While not as famous or startling as the double star Albireo, Gamma Delphini is a worthy binary not to be missed, as the double stars Gamma-1 and Gamma-2 make a colorful pair. In my case, IContinueContinue reading “Gamma Delphini: A Pretty Double Star in Delphinus”