2026-04-09
- Condition: VG6
- Quality: 19.8 mpsas
- Location: Home, Spearfish: 44.49, -103.87
9:15PM
- Target: Σ 1102
- Const: Gemini
- RaDec: 07h30m +13.51
- Type: Star (Multiple)
- Scope: AT102ED
- Setting: 110x
Found south east of λ Geminorum the system was easily seen at 55x again. Magnified to 110x for better framing. C was not listed in the challenge due to its low brightness, so only A, B, and D are labeled.
9:26PM
- Target: Castor Σ 1110
- Const: Gemini
- RaDec: 07h34m +31.53
- Type: Star (Multiple)
- Scope: AT102ED
- Setting: 110x
I had no idea that Castor was a multiple star until I was planning for the night. What a surprise to magnify it and see two very bright stars very close. Marking this as a favorite, reminds me of β Cygni minus the contrast in color.