Michael’s Miscellany: The Demon Star

In the constellation Perseus the Hero, the star Algol is fun to watch due to its regular changes in brightness. And you don’t even need a telescope. Officially designated Beta Persei, it’s the second brightest star in the constellation. What makes Algol particularly interesting is not an inherent change in the star itself, but ratherContinue reading “Michael’s Miscellany: The Demon Star”
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