When you do observe Izar you won't regret it Darren, they don't call it Pulcherrima (Most Beautiful) for nothing. The finest double star in the sky imo.
Finbarr.
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Yes, Finbarr.
It definitely is one of the very best doubles in the entire sky.
Use 150X or more magnification on it, Darren.
Once I observe Izar it becomes a strong favourite for 9 months to come.
I have even observed before sunset about 3 years ago now.
Clear skies for Sunday night,
Aubrey.
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You will recognise Izar when you notice there is a reasonably bright red star to its immediate south. That star is called W or 34 Bootis. It is a slightly variable star of 4.8 in magnitude.
It always convinces me I have found Izar.
Clear skies on Sunday night!
I hope to set up my scope way before sunset to observe Venus which now has a magnitude of -4.5 -getting brighter all the time.
Aubrey.
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Very many thanks for pointing me in the direction of Izar. I will set-up in approximately an hour, and I'm planning to be observing once the mirror cools down.
Those clear skies have arrived, and I hope you're enjoying them.
