Regulus (Alpha Leonis)
Regulus, Alpha Leonis (α Leo), is the primary component in a multiple-star system located 79.3 light-years away in the constellation Leo. With a combined apparent… Read More »Regulus (Alpha Leonis)
Vega
Kepler-209
Kepler-209 is a yellow G7-type star located at an estimated distance of 1,895 light-years in the constellation Lyra. With an apparent magnitude of 12.80, the… Read More »Kepler-209
Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse, Alpha Orionis (α Ori), is a red supergiant star located in the constellation Orion, the Hunter. It has an estimated radius about 764 times… Read More »Betelgeuse
South Star: Sigma Octantis (Polaris Australis)
Polaris Australis (Sigma Octantis) is the current South Star, the nearest visible star to the south celestial pole. It is a yellow giant located 294… Read More »South Star: Sigma Octantis (Polaris Australis)
Albireo
Albireo, Beta Cygni (β Cyg) is the primary component in a multiple star system located in the constellation Cygnus. It appears as an optical double… Read More »Albireo
Sheliak
Sheliak, Beta Lyrae (β Lyr), is the primary component in a multiple star system located in the constellation Lyra. The system appears as a single… Read More »Sheliak
Sulafat
Sulafat, Gamma Lyrae (γ Lyr), is a blue giant star located in the northern constellation Lyra. With an apparent magnitude of 3.261, it is the… Read More »Sulafat