How to find FIVE great objects most people overlook in Cepheus

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Channel: Eyes on the Sky · 2015 · Science & Technology

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Cepheus crosses the meridian a few hours after sunset now, and though it has dimmer stars, the constellation contains some great objects to observe. Learn how to find and see the variable star Delta Cephei, deep orange Mu Cephei, the large open cluster IC 1396, small but brighter NGC 7160 and double star Xi Cephei - all in a small area between or near Alpha and Zeta Cephei. See what's up in the night sky every week with "Eyes on the Sky" videos, astronomy made easy.

2:12 - Delta Cephei (pulsating variable star)
4:44 - Mu Cephei (deep orange colored star)
6:12 - IC 1396 (very large, dim open cluster)
8:03 - NGC 7160 (small, bright open cluster)
9:30 - Xi Cephei (very white double star)

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