June 18, 2010 June 18, 2010
Posted by orionrising in Observing.Tags: cygnus, pairs, stars
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Object: Stars
Site: Front Yard
Seeing: 4
Transparency: Good
Type: Deep-Sky
Magnitude: 3.80 (Brightest in FOV)
Constellation: Cygnus
Magnification: 10x
FOV: 4.8 Degrees
Observing Time: 12:10 – 12:25 am
Notes: Tried to find M29 in Cygnus at first (this is my first time trying to hunt for a DSO that is relatively obscure, compared to the Orion Nebula), then I lost the constellation stars altogether. Found this incredible pair of stars though; after a quick reference back home, it turned out I was still in Cygnus after all. 30 CYG and 01 CYG make one of the most stunning star pairs I have EVER seen! Only a tenth of a degree apart, 30 CYG is electric-blue and 01 CYG is a warm red– this is a must see for everybody, I highly recommend it. To find this pair, first orient yourself in Cygnus with its backbone vertical and head on top, then jump about 6 degrees right from Deneb; you’ll see this magnificent pair jump out at you. Amazing.