The stars are called Mizar and Alcor. I used to be able to see them (40
years ago) but I don't think I can any more. But it doesn't take a lot
of magnification to reveal that Mizar itself is double and composed of
Mizar A and Mizar B.
Chuck Norcutt
Dean Hansen wrote:
> Nice shot, AG!
> The "vision test" for joining the Roman army a couple thousand years
> ago was, someone once told me, to spot the double star in the handle of
> the Big Dipper (it's the first star in from the outside end of the
> handle). Everyone see the faint second star in AG's shot?
> Different, but very interesting, are the North Dakota Badlands. If
> you get a chance, visit both the north and south units. Very photogenic
> spots.
> Dean
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