Lacerta – The Garden Astronomer

12 Lacertae: Crystal Blue Double

Discover 12 Lacertae, a crystal blue double star in Lacerta. The primary is a Beta Cephei variable (mag 5.16-5.28). Observations & key stats!

10 Lacertae: A Blistering, Brillant Hot Blue Double Star

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”

8 Lacertae: Crystal Blue Persuasion

This multiple star system contains some pretty pale blue stars floating among the dim constellation of the Lacerta.

NGC 7243: An Open Cluster with a Bonus Double Star in the Center

NGC 7243 is an open cluster in the constellation Lacerta. It’s best viewed in autumn through early winter. With lower power, the cluster appears as if it’s broken into distinct clumps with around 70 stars under magnitude 9. Notably, at the center of the cluster is the double star Struve 2890. The cluster floats inContinueContinue reading “NGC 7243: An Open Cluster with a Bonus Double Star in the Center”