Alya, a three-star system in Serpens, has pale yellow stars spinning at incredible speeds. Explore this fast-rotating stellar trio through a telescope.
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Delta Serpentis: Two Stars on the Verge of Becoming Giants
Delta Serpentis is a double star in the lesser-known constellation of Serpens, the serpent. It makes a for a pretty summertime target.
Messier 5 (NGC 5904): A Glorious Globular and Summertime Rose
On the night of May 5, 1702, Gottfried Kirch was comet hunting with his wife Maria when they discovered a “nebulous star” in the constellation of Serpens. The Kirches stumbled upon this cluster — one of the largest, brightest, and oldest in the heavens
The Garden Astronomer 