JOURNAL ARTICLE

Off the Beaten Track: A Gemini backroad leads to modest sights rarely visited.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2024, v. 147, n. 3. P. 55 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hewitt-White, Ken 3 of 3

Abstract

This article from Sky & Telescope explores lesser-known sights in the Gemini constellation. The author, Ken Hewitt-White, uses three different telescopes to observe various stars and objects in the constellation. He discusses the differences between the "twin" stars Castor and Pollux, as well as other stars and double star systems in the area. Hewitt-White also mentions the open cluster NGC 2420, which is a challenging target to observe due to its faintness. Despite the difficulties, the author finds satisfaction in observing these celestial objects. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2024/03, Vol. 147, Issue 3, p55
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:174211612
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