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Double star Gamma Leonis
Double-Star Resources — February 7, 2010
Here are some handy reference works for people who love to observe double stars and want to expand their horizons.

Albireo
Spotting double stars is always a stargazing treat! Here are some targets to get you started.

Trapezium stars in the Orion nebula
Double stars can be found everywhere. Here's a selection of pretty doubles vislble when Orion the hunter is riding high in the sky.

Gamma Delphinus
When the Milky Way is prominent, don't overlook the wealth of pretty double stars visible during this season.

The Trapezium region of Orion
Some of the finest double and multiple stars in the sky are on display as the constellation Orion, the Hunter, comes to prominence.

The Southern Cross with Alpha and Beta Centauri
The treasure-filled skies of the Southern Hemisphere offer observers more than showpiece clusters and nebulae.

Ron Tanguay
Amateur observations of visual double stars are desperately needed. Here¹s how you can take the plunge.



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