Sunday, September 1, 2013

Seasonal Doubles (Summer's Close Pairs)

July to October is the season for the Summer Constellations in the Northern Hemisphere.  There are 17 Summer Constellations and they are located between 18 hours and 0 hours Right Ascension.  A list of close doubles in these constellations can be found here.

Aquarius (Aqr) The Water Bearer
Aquila (Aql) The Eagle
Capricornus (Cap) The Sea Goat
Cepheus (Cep) Cepheus, King of Ethiopia
Corona Australis (CrA) The Southern Crown
Coronas Borealis (CrB) The Northern Crown
Cygnus (Cyg) The Swan
Delphinus (Del) The Dolphin
Equuleus (Equ) Little Horse
Lacerta (Lac) The Lizard
Lyra (Lyr) The Harp
Pegasus (Peg) The Winged Horse
Piscis Austrinus (PsA) The Southern Fish
Sagitta (Sge) The Arrow
Sagittarius (Sgr) The Archer
Scutum (Sct) The Shield
Vulpecula (Vul) The Fox

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