Yellow and Blue just West of Jupiter
The Double Star Omicron Ophiuchi was just west of Jupiter this morning. Jupiter was my main target, but the 6-inch refractor was still adjusting to the cool night air, and Omicron Ophiuchi was a perfect place to linger for a few minutes as the telescope attuned to the outside temperature.
The primary star is yellow while the secondary star is blue. Together they make a pretty pair. Their separation is 10.3 arcseconds so splitting the double is not really a challenge. For a few minutes, Jupiter faded from my thoughts, as my eyes soaked in the yellow and blue from this distant star system.
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Yellow and Blue just West of Jupiter
The Double Star Omicron Ophiuchi was just west of Jupiter this morning. Jupiter was my main target, but the 6-inch refractor was still adjusting to the cool night air, and Omicron Ophiuchi was a perfect place to linger for a few minutes as the telescope attuned to the outside temperature.
The primary star is yellow while the secondary star is blue. Together they make a pretty pair. Their separation is 10.3 arcseconds so splitting the double is not really a challenge. For a few minutes, Jupiter faded from my thoughts, as my eyes soaked in the yellow and blue from this distant star system.
To see additional astronomy drawings visit: www.orrastrodrawing.com