Gamma Delphinus and Struve 2725

[DarkerSky]

Two double stars in the same FOV. A really special sight. Gamma Delphinus was the brighter pairing at Mag 4.5 and 5.5. A light yellow primary and a paler secondary. The secondary had a hint of blue to my eyes. Separation 9.6" PA 268 degrees

To the southwest Struve 2725 was a fainter pairing, but the second brightest stars in the FOV. Mags 7.3 and 8.0. Both stars appeared to have a very pale yellow colour to them. PA 009 degrees. Separation is said to be 5.7" , but it did appear to be roughly the same separation as Gamma Delphinus. It might be the glare from Gamma made the Gamma pairing appear closer than they are in reality!?

Sketch from 16" at x107 magnification.

4 July 2010

00-30 UT

TFOV 0.63 degrees

[Doc]

I've seen this one before, looks awesome in the 16", fantastic sketch as well.

[lunator]

Seb

Very nice sketch

It is a great view.

Cheers

Ian

[Llamanaut]

I caught these two delights on Thursday evening, look gorgeous dont they? the double star bug has certainly bitten me

[Andrew*]

By chance I bumped into gamma delphini last night at 45x in my 12" dob - lovely sight and very well portrayed in your sketch. Distinctly yellow pairing. I googled it and this was one of the first hits

Andrew