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Object(s):
Double star Epsilon Lyr (Double Double)

Constellation:
Lyra

Description:
Drawing of the double star Epsilon Lyr (Double Double) in constellation Lyra

Under high power the beauty of the "double" become really apparent as both Epsilon 1 and Epsilon 2 are both doubles themselves. Together with 2 nearby fainter neighbours, the epsilon stars form a small kite shape.

Date/Time:
1996-11-07

Sketch:
File: Star-LyraEpsilon.jpg (14 kb)
Subject: Lyr Epsilon

Equipment:
Meade 8" f/10 SCT telescope (LX200)
Equatorial Wedge/Tripod
Setup: 26mm eyepiece(x77) and 9.7mm eyepiece (x206)

Observer/Location:
David Richards
Backyard
(suburban site, 50m amsl, mag 4 to 5.5 skies)
Aberdeenshire, UK

Processing:
Scanned from b/w drawing

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Page Links:
Lyr Epsilon


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