Mintaka

[nightfisher]

Hope to observe this new to me double at the weekend, is it a good double and what do i look for

[Stu]

Sure I've seen it before but can't specifically remember. Some info attached, looks like it should be quite straightforward, possible in binos to according to my app.

Have you tried Sigma Orionis Jules?

Stu

[chiltonstar]

Sure I've seen it before but can't specifically remember. Some info attached, looks like it should be quite straightforward, possible in binos to according to my app.

Have you tried Sigma Orionis Jules?

Stu

I found it "underwhelming" - it's in Cambridge as being worth looking at though. It's essentially a wide-spaced double with as large magnitude difference.

Chris

[Robny]

Sure I've seen it before but can't specifically remember. Some info attached, looks like it should be quite straightforward, possible in binos to according to my app.

Have you tried Sigma Orionis Jules?

Stu

Sorry...a little off topic, but what is the app you are displaying? Looks interesting?

Rob

[Stu]

It's called Double Stars, on the App Store for iPhone. Very handy.

[Robny]

Thanks...im on android, just had a search and can't find it :-( must only be available on apple. my wife's ipad might be getting a new app. okay, ill let this thread get back on track

Rob

[nightfisher]

Thanks people, Stu, i will try sigma orionis if i get time and weather

[Moonshane]

much nicer is Epsilon Bootis (Izar). Better than Albireo in my book.

[lunator]

Albireo is great in a small scope at low powers but if you have a larger scope the colour contrast pairs of arund 3-25" look better.as the give te right balance of contrst whilst still getting the field view.

Cheers

Ian