Algieba
HIP 50583; Gamma1 Leo; 41 Leo
Sep: 4.7", Companion: mag 3.6
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다중 항성계
접안렌즈 시야
Sep: 4.7″ · PA: 127° · 위=북, 왼쪽=동
분해됨 · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 3.1″
크기 비교
항성의 진화
분광 분류
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흑체 복사 스펙트럼
항성 흡수 스펙트럼
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항성 참고사항
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Algieba 소개
설명
Algieba is one of the finest double stars in the sky at magnitude 2.61 in Leo. A small telescope reveals a stunning pair — a golden-orange giant (K1III, mag 2.3) and a slightly fainter yellow-green companion (G7III, mag 3.5) separated by about 4.5 arcseconds. Located about 126 light-years from Earth, the primary has a confirmed exoplanet.
관측 팁
Algieba lies in the Sickle of Leo, the curved line of stars forming the Lion's head. In a telescope at 100x or more, it splits into a gorgeous warm-toned double — golden orange and yellowish green. It rivals Almach and Albireo as one of the most beautiful double stars. Best observed February through June.
역사
The name Algieba comes from the Arabic 'al-jabhah,' meaning 'the forehead.' The double star nature was first observed in 1782 by William Herschel. In 2009, a giant exoplanet (Gamma Leo b) with about 8.8 Jupiter masses was discovered orbiting the primary.
재미있는 사실
Algieba's color contrast — deep gold and pale green — makes it one of the most beautiful doubles in the northern sky. The 'green' star is likely an optical illusion enhanced by contrast with the orange primary, as truly green stars do not exist.