HD 222872 is an uneven double star in Sculptor. Learn its magnitudes, separation, distance, and visual observing notes.
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HD 214599: Triple Star in Piscis Austrinus
Explore HD 214599 in Piscis Austrinus, a triple star Herschel studied, with tips for spotting its subtle companions through a telescope. Also known as HR 8619.
HD 3074: A Buttery-Yellow Binary Star in Sculptor
Explore binary star HD 3074 in Sculptor: a butter-yellow G3IV subgiant with a white companion, 108 light-years away, observed through a telescope.
HD 3605: An Orange Binary in Sculptor
HD 3605 is an orange K-type giant binary in Sculptor with a faint companion 47 arcseconds away, visible to amateur astronomers.
WNO 1 (HD 5156): A White Binary Star in Cetus
Explore WNO 1 in Cetus, a subtle double star perfect for small telescopes. Observation tips, star details, and a peaceful night sky experience.
17 Canis Majoris: Herschel’s Colorful “Treble” in Canis Major
17 Canis Majoris is a dim star located in the southern constellation of Canis Major, with a visible magnitude of +5.8 under dark sky conditions. Seeing 17 Canis Majoris up close unveils two nearby orange-colored stars of, creating an attractive triangle system. The system is also known as H V 65, 17 CMa, SAO 172569, HD 51055, HR 2588.
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