Learn about the star cluster Struve 1659 also known as the Stargate Cluster. The object is an asterism in the southern constellation of Corvus best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere in the spring.
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SS Virginis: An Orange-Red Variable and Carbon Star in Virgo
SS Virginis (SS Vir) is a Mira variable and carbon star located in the constellation Virgo, best viewed in springtime. It pulsated over a period of 361 days.
Struve 1835: A Double Star of Brilliant White and Deep Yellow in Boötes
Struve 1835 is an attractive double star in the northern constellation of Boötes. It’s best viewed during the springtime. Observers can view this binary with its white and deep yellow companion using a small telescope, even from the suburbs. The binary is also known as SAO 120426, HD 126129, HR 5386.
12 Comae Berenices: A Bright Double Star Greets You in Coma Berenices
12 Comae Berenices is a pretty double star in the northern constellation of Coma Berenices. At a magnitude around +4.8, backyard astronomers can enjoy this bright binary on spring nights.
Struve 1678: A Light Yellow Double of Equal Brightness in Coma Berenices
Struve 1678 (STF 1678) is a double star of nearly equal brightness in the constellation Coma Berenices, best viewed on spring nights. The binary stars are wide apart at 37 arc seconds, making it an easier target. This double is also known as SAO 100235 or HIP 62249.
Kappa Boötis (Asellus Tertius): A Double Star of White and Deep Blue in Boötes
Kappa Boötis is an attractive double star in the northern constellation of Boötes. It’s best viewed during the springtime. Observers can view this binary with its white and deep blue companion using a small telescope, even from the suburbs.
Tau Leonis (84 Leo): A Lemon Drop and Baby Blue Double
Tau Leonis († Leo), also known as 84 Leo, is a double star in the northern constellation of Leo. It’s best viewed during the springtime. It is a wide bright pair of stars, and the primary star is a pretty lemon color. A large pair of binoculars and any sized scope should be able to see the binary.
83 Leonis (Struve 1540): A Pretty Amber Binary with Exoplanet in Leo
83 Leonis is a binary star in the northern constellation of Leo. It’s best viewed during the springtime. It is a wide bright pair of stars, and the primary star is a pretty orange color. A large pair of binoculars and any sized scope should be able to see the binary. The secondary has an exoplanet around it. The binary is also known as SEO 118864 and Struve 1540.
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