Beta Cephei Variables

Shaula (Lambda Scorpii)

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2024-06-192026-08-30

Shaula, Lambda Scorpii (λ Sco), is a triple star system located at a distance of about 570 light years from Earth in the direction of… Read More »Shaula (Lambda Scorpii)

Alniyat (Sigma Scorpii)

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2023-07-122025-11-01

Alniyat, Sigma Scorpii (σ Sco), is the primary component in a multiple star system located approximately 568 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. With a… Read More »Alniyat (Sigma Scorpii)

Zeta Ophiuchi

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2022-10-082025-11-01

Zeta Ophiuchi (ζ Oph) is a hot blue subgiant star located 366 light-years away in the constellation Ophiuchus. With an apparent magnitude of 2.57, it… Read More »Zeta Ophiuchi

Hadar

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2020-07-312026-07-15

Hadar, Beta Centauri (β Cen), is a triple star system located in the southern constellation Centaurus. With an apparent magnitude of 0.61, it is the… Read More »Hadar

Mirzam

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2020-06-302026-07-15

Mirzam, Beta Canis Majoris (β CMa), is a blue-white giant or bright giant star located in the constellation Canis Major. With an average apparent magnitude… Read More »Mirzam

Algenib

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2020-04-132025-11-01

Algenib, Gamma Pegasi (γ Peg), is a blue-white subgiant star located in the constellation Pegasus. With an average apparent magnitude of 2.84, it is the… Read More »Algenib

Merope

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2020-01-312026-03-27

Merope, 23 Tauri (23 Tau) is a blue-white subgiant star located in the constellation Taurus. It is one of the brightest stars in the Pleiades… Read More »Merope