WadeVC
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This is an interesting double star (in all actuallity a Binary star) found in the constellation Gemini (as noted by the name). The Primary star is much larger than the companion star, and appears as a yellowish-white, while the companion appears as a nice contasting purple. Delta Geminorum also holds a historic significance as well, as in 1930 Clyde Tombaugh discovered the planet Pluto 1/2° east of this star.
A unique star with an equally interesting history.
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novbabies
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Wow, I'll have to check that one out, don't think I've either ever observed it or noticed the colors  !
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WadeVC
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Thanks Mark.
This one was new to me as well. I was just scrolling through my list of double stars on my COL, and the description on this one stated something to the effect of:
"A double star with extreme contrast in size and color".
Well, I couldn't pass that up, so I slewed the scope that way and I'll be darned if it wasn't true. At first glance, the companion star was lost in the glow of the primary...but as I pumped up the magnification, there was the secondary...very small and nicely contrasting in color.
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frank5817
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Wade,
Excellent sketch of this nice binary system. 
Frank
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rolandlinda3
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This is a new one on me too but it sure looks attractive to observe. Nice job. Roland
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CarlosEH
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Wade,
An excellent observation this attractive binary in Gemini. You have captured this pair very nicely. This binary is famous for being in the discovery plate of Pluto in January, 1930 one-half degree east of it. Thank you for sharing it with us all.
Carlos
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Demelza
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Great sketch, Wade!
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WadeVC
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Frank, Carlos, Roland & Dem...thank you!!
This really is a neat double that everyone would enjoy observing.
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JimPie
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Wade
Its beautiful, I really like the magnified view. It looks just like a high power view with the increased color differentiation.
Jim
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