looking for double stars

[Craig.a.c (Craig)]

I am hoping that someone here can point me in the right direction as to where I might find a list of double stars to look at.

Cheers - Craig.

[Clarry (Clayton)]

If you're talking a binary system, Alpha & Proxima Centauri fit the bill, and they're our nearest neighbors too.

[Craig.a.c (Craig)]

Originally Posted by Clarry

If you're talking a binary system, Alpha & Proxima Centauri fit the bill, and they're our nearest neighbors too.

They are the ones that got me hooked on looking at double stars, they are like a set of car headlights coming at you in high magnification.

But I am after a list of doubles and the constilation they are in.

[GeoffW1 (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by Craig.a.c

They are the ones that got me hooked on looking at double stars, they are like a set of car headlights coming at you in high magnification.

But I am after a list of doubles and the constilation they are in.

Hi,

I find this one good,

http://astronomy.eaglecreekobservatory.org/doubles/

arranged by constellation. Just an extremely irritating cursor on the home page! You can choose your target based on separation or magnitudes, and the linked star names go to the Simbad database for further info.

Cheers

[erick (Eric)]

Find any post by the infamous "ving". Check his signature - there is a link to all you want in double star lists!

[glenc (Glen)]

Double and Multiple Stars and How to Observe Them by James Mullaney.
You can view or download this book here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/6874098/Do...James-Mullaney

[Craig.a.c (Craig)]

Thanks for the links guys.

[mozzie (Peter)]

hi craig i enjoy looking ot doubles especially when the moon is a little full i bought a book sissy haas double stars it has r.a &dec numbers and there constellations tells you a little about each i thiny there is around 2000 to view hope this helps
mozzie