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Re: (IAAC) Obj: Albireo (Beta Cygni) - Inst: 102 mm f/9.8 Achromatic refractor




>It's really fun to read descriptions of astronomical colors and try to
>figure out (=guess, usually) whether the differences are due to actual
>physical perception differences between individuals or merely differing
>color vocabularies.

The pair shows a subtle color contrast with the primary appearing a pale
cinerous topaz and the secondary a subolivaceous rubicundum.  (Translation:
One star is white; the other star is white.)

Clear skies,  Sue


[Pointed, Sue, very pointed! ;> -Lew]