Phil Harrington's binocular universe (February 2006)
Other binocular sights in the constellation Orion are sure to draw you out into the cold winter night.
Published:
December 21, 2005
| Mintaka, the western star in Orion's belt, is a wide, bright double star that seems tailor made for binoculars. Most binoculars will unveil a 2nd-magnitude primary paired with a 6th-magnitude companion. |
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