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Originally Posted by batema

Hi,

I have a viewing evening for next years Yr 11 Physics students and I like to start of with a single star and then go to Alpha Centauri to show a double. However I believe that this option is no longer available becaust of trees that are about 30 degrees to alpha centauri. Could someone suggest another double star option that is above this in terms of degrees and ease of finding.

Thanks

MArk

If you have a good northern view try for Albireo in Cygnus, its a very nice contrasty pair!
Go to: http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html
Scroll down the page to:

The Evening Sky Map
Southern Hemisphere Edition

And download the PDF file (select English)
If you get the finder chart at that link you'll find Albireo in the North above Vega on the chart, you can also download the chart for hand-outs!