Alpha-2 Canum Venaticorum Variables

Alioth (Epsilon Ursae Majoris)

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2025-03-082025-04-18

Alioth, Epsilon Ursae Majoris (ε UMa), is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear). It has an apparent magnitude of 1.77 and… Read More »Alioth (Epsilon Ursae Majoris)

Nashira (Gamma Capricorni)

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2023-09-222023-09-22

Nashira, Gamma Capricorni (γ Cap), is a variable star located approximately 157 light-years away in the constellation Capricornus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.67, it… Read More »Nashira (Gamma Capricorni)

Cor Caroli

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2021-02-272023-05-07

Cor Caroli, Alpha2 Canum Venaticorum (α2 CVn), is the primary component in a binary star system located in the northern constellation Canes Venatici, the Hunting… Read More »Cor Caroli

Mahasim

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2021-02-132024-02-08

Mahasim, Theta Aurigae A (θ Aur A), is the primary component in a binary star system located in the northern constellation Auriga. With an apparent… Read More »Mahasim

Mesarthim

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2020-03-052021-07-10

Mesarthim, Gamma Arietis (γ Ari), is a binary star system located in the constellation Aries. With a combined apparent magnitude of 3.86, it is the… Read More »Mesarthim