Alpha Muscae: The Heart of the Fly
Alpha Muscae (α Mus) is a massive blue star located approximately 315 light-years away in the southern constellation of Musca (the Fly). With an apparent… Read More »Alpha Muscae: The Heart of the Fly
Supernova Candidates
Beta Lupi: A Bright Blue Giant in Lupus
Beta Lupi (β Lup) is a massive blue star located approximately 383 light years away in the southern constellation of Lupus. Shining at magnitude 2.68,… Read More »Beta Lupi: A Bright Blue Giant in Lupus
Kappa Crucis: The Blue Supergiant in the Jewel Box
Kappa Crucis (κ Cru) is a bright blue supergiant located approximately 7,500 light years away in the southern constellation Crux. With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Kappa Crucis: The Blue Supergiant in the Jewel Box
Rho Leonis (Shaomin): Blue Supernova Candidate in Leo
Shaomin, Rho Leonis (ρ Leo), is a blue supergiant star located approximately 2,900 light-years away in the zodiac constellation of Leo. With an apparent magnitude… Read More »Rho Leonis (Shaomin): Blue Supernova Candidate in Leo
Gamma Cassiopeiae (Tiansi): Central Star of Cassiopeia’s W
Gamma Cassiopeiae (γ Cas) is a multiple star system located at a distance of 550 light years in the constellation Cassiopeia. Officially named Tiansi, it is… Read More »Gamma Cassiopeiae (Tiansi): Central Star of Cassiopeia’s W
Eta Leonis (η Leo): Blue Supergiant in the Lion’s Mane
Eta Leonis (η Leo) is a blue supergiant located 1,270 light years away in the zodiac constellation of Leo. With an apparent magnitude of 3.486,… Read More »Eta Leonis (η Leo): Blue Supergiant in the Lion’s Mane
Kappa Cassiopeiae (Cexing)
Kappa Cassiopeiae (κ Cas), formally named Cexing, is a massive supergiant star located approximately 4,600 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. The hot blue supernova… Read More »Kappa Cassiopeiae (Cexing)