The constellation Equuleus, the double star Albireo, and Polarissima Borealis (NGC 3172)

October 11–18, 2012: The constellation Equuleus is an excellent target for naked-eye observers, the double star Albireo in Cygnus offers small-telescope owners nice views, and large-telescope owners can seek out Polarissima Borealis (NGC 3172) in Ursa Minor.
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Albireo in Cygnus
Albireo (Beta [β] Cygni) is a 3rd-magnitude double star in the constellation Cygnus. Albireo A, a golden-yellow star, is itself a double star, but its companion is too close to be observed. Albireo B is a fainter blue star.
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Targets for October 11–18, 2012

Naked eye: The constellation Eqquleus
Small telescope: The double star Albireo (Beta [β] Cygni)
Large telescope: Polarissima Borealis (NGC 3172)