Friday, August 28, 2009

Albireo

Albireo is one of the most beautiful double stars in the night sky. It forms the head of Cygnus, the swan, which is high overhead this evening. Binoculars or a telescope reveal the individual stars. One looks orange, while the other looks blue.

- Quads, hailing from Grand Marsh Observatory atop Elk Castle Hill

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