Thuban
Thuban, Alpha Draconis (α Dra), is a spectroscopic binary star system located in the constellation Draco. Even though it has the designation Alpha, it is… Read More »Thuban
Giant Stars
Alphard
Alphard, Alpha Hydrae (α Hya) is an orange giant or bright giant star located in the constellation Hydra. With an apparent magnitude of 2.00, it… Read More »Alphard
Hamal
Hamal, Alpha Arietis (α Ari) is an orange giant star located in the constellation Aries. With an apparent magnitude of 2.00, it is the brightest… Read More »Hamal
Capella
Capella, Alpha Aurigae (α Aur), is a quadruple star system located in the constellation Auriga, the Charioteer. It is the brightest star in Auriga and… Read More »Capella
Maia
Maia, 20 Tauri (20 Tau) is a blue-white giant star located in the constellation Taurus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.871, it is the fourth… Read More »Maia
Electra
Electra, 17 Tauri (17 Tau), is a giant star of the spectral type B6, located in the constellation Taurus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.70,… Read More »Electra
Atlas
Atlas, 27 Tauri (27 Tau), is a multiple star system located in the constellation Taurus. It is one of the brightest members of the Pleiades… Read More »Atlas