Beta Aquilae
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Beta Aquilae is a triple star system in the equatorial constellation of Aquila. Its name is a Bayer designation that is Latinized from β Aquilae, and abbreviated Beta Aql or β Aql. This system is visi
In this starfield showing many stars of Aquila constellation, the asterism α, β and γ Aquilae can be easily recognized on the left portion of the image.
Stellar classification
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In astronomy, stellar classification is the classification of stars based on their spectral characteristics. Electromagnetic radiation from the star is analyzed by splitting it with a prism or diffrac
UGC 5797, an emission-line galaxy where massive bright blue stars are formed
Artist's impression of a Y-dwarf
Image of the carbon star R Sculptoris and its striking spiral structure
Sirius A and B (a white dwarf of type DA2) resolved by Hubble