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”
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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
1 Arietis (Struve 174): Sunny Yellow and Pale Ocean Blue Double
1 Arietis is a colorful and tight double star in the constellation Aries. Urban stargazers will need a good small to moderate sized scope to split the pretty pair. It’s best viewed in late autumn and through winter.
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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