Double Stars
Delta Cephei
27/10/10 17:45
Delta Cephei A is a pulsating variable in Cepheus, a star which is very important when it comes to calculating cosmic distances.
Cor Caroli in Canes Venatici
26/09/10 17:40
alpha Canum Venaticorum, better known as Cor Caroli in Canes Venatici. A star with a very strong Zeeman-effect.
Castor (alpha Gem)
20/07/10 17:24
Castor (alpha Geminorum), again a very beautiful multiple star (triple) in Gemini. The views of the A and B components were stunning in the 12-inch, including the diffraction spikes :))
