Secchi's La Superba.
Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2025, v. 149, n. 4. P. 42 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Wedel, Mathew 3 of 3
Abstract
The article in Sky & Telescope discusses the carbon star Y Canum Venaticorum, also known as La Superba, located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Carbon stars are red giants with carbon-rich outer layers that give them a distinctive red color. La Superba is a variable star with a brightness that changes over a period of about 268 days. The star has already shed material into space and is expected to become a planetary nebula in the future. The article highlights the unique characteristics of La Superba and encourages readers to observe it while they can. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Sky & Telescope. 2025/04, Vol. 149, Issue 4, p42
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0037-6604
- Accession Number:182230944
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