Stars in the Sky Tonight
The stars in tonight’s sky form many familiar patterns that make their host constellations easy to identify. For observers in the northern hemisphere, the stars… Read More »Stars in the Sky Tonight
Kappa Cassiopeiae (Cexing)
Kappa Cassiopeiae (κ Cas), formally named Cexing, is a massive supergiant star located approximately 4,600 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. The hot blue supernova… Read More »Kappa Cassiopeiae (Cexing)
Botein (Delta Arietis)
Botein, Delta Arietis (δ Ari), is a red clump giant located 165 light years away in the zodiac constellation of Aries. With an apparent magnitude… Read More »Botein (Delta Arietis)
Alpheratz (Alpha Andromedae)
Alpheratz, Alpha Andromedae (α And), is a spectroscopic binary star located at a distance of 97 light years in the constellation of Andromeda. The bright… Read More »Alpheratz (Alpha Andromedae)
Alrescha (Alpha Piscium)
Alrescha, Alpha Piscium (α Psc), is a binary star system located approximately 151 light years away in the constellation Pisces. With a combined apparent magnitude… Read More »Alrescha (Alpha Piscium)
Nembus (51 Andromedae)
Nembus, 51 Andromedae (51 And) is a K-type red giant star located approximately 169 light years away in the northern constellation of Andromeda. With an… Read More »Nembus (51 Andromedae)
Teegarden’s Star
Teegarden’s Star (SO J025300.5+165258) is a red dwarf located 12.497 light-years away in the constellation Aries. With an apparent magnitude of 15.14, it is invisible… Read More »Teegarden’s Star