Hamal is an orange giant star in the constellation Aries. It is the brightest star in the constellation, and it is the 50th brightest star in the entire night sky. Its name is derived from the shortening of the Arabian term Ras Al-Hamal. It is thought there is a planet orbiting the star. Astronomical data Radius (in Solar Radii): 15.19… Continue reading Hamal
Pollux is an orange giant star in the constellation Gemini. It is the brightest star In said constellation, Although it is given the Bayer designation β Geminorum. Pollux, along with Castor are named after the twins in Greek and Roman mythology, hence the two stars’ origin constellation. Pollux is the nearest giant star to the sun. It is said that… Continue reading Pollux
Arcturus (also called Svati or very rarely Arktur) is an orange giant star in the constellation Boötes. it is the brightest star in the Constellation Boötes as well as the entire northern hemisphere, and the fourth brightest star In the night sky. It has exhausted the supply of hydrogen in its core, thus moving off the main sequence. It is… Continue reading Arcturus
