Besides the gems discussed in this month’s magazine column, try to spot these two variable stars in the constellations Hydra and Corvus. R Hydrae is one of the easiest long period variable stars to observe through binoculars.
Seek out two variables
Target a duo of challenging variable stars in the Water Snake and nearby Corvus.
![Albireo (Beta [β] Cygni) is a classic example of a double star with contrasting colors.](https://www.astronomy.com/uploads/2024/08/Albireo.jpg)
