Binocular universe web extra: Estimating Mira's magnitude
Use surrounding star magnitudes to figure out this variable star's brightness.
Published:
October 27, 2008
| Track the appearances of the variable star Mira as well as the asteroid Vesta this month. Both will be bright enough to be visible well into 2009 through even modest pocket binoculars. |
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