Article 5PF9Y Starwatch: Algol’s orbiting stars add twinkle to Medusa’s eye

Starwatch: Algol’s orbiting stars add twinkle to Medusa’s eye

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Stuart Clark
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Perseus phenomenon is best observed over several nights with reference to neighbouring stars

Autumn in the northern hemisphere is a good time of the year to see Perseus in the evening sky. But rather than simply searching out the constellation, how about watching the star Algol change in brightness?

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