Acrux
Acrux, Alpha Crucis (α Cru), is a multiple star system located in the constellation Crux. It is the brightest of the stars that form the… Read More »Acrux
Adhara
Adhara, Epsilon Canis Majoris (ε CMa), is a binary star system located in the constellation Canis Major. It lies at a distance of 430 light… Read More »Adhara
Izar
Izar, Epsilon Boötis (ε Boo), is a contrasting binary star located in the constellation Boötes. It is one of the finest double stars to observe… Read More »Izar
Ascella
Ascella, Zeta Sagittarii (ζ Sgr), is a multiple star system located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is the constellation’s third brightest star, after Kaus Australis… Read More »Ascella
Kaus Australis
Kaus Australis, Epsilon Sagittarii (ε Sgr), is a binary star located in the constellation Sagittarius. With an apparent magnitude of 1.85, it is the constellation’s… Read More »Kaus Australis
Saiph
Saiph, Kappa Orionis (κ Ori), is a blue-white supergiant marking the southeast corner, or the right knee, of Orion. Together with the brighter Rigel, Betelgeuse… Read More »Saiph
Castor
Castor, Alpha Geminorum (α Gem), is a sextuple star system located in the constellation Gemini. It is composed of three binary pairs designated Castor A,… Read More »Castor