Northern Berkshire Astronomical Society

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Star: Altair

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A Wider View

Three Stars, Three Stories: Getting to Know the Summer Triangle

STARS: Vega, Altair, Deneb
By NBAS | Jul 2, 2026

Comparing the bright stars Vega, Deneb, and Altair

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What's Up in the Sky!

July 2026: Milky Way Binocular Tour

STARS: Deneb, Antares, Altair
MESSIER: 6, 7, 11, 17
OTHER: Cr 399
By Bob Donahue | Jun 20, 2026

Discover the Summer Milky Way: clusters, nebulae, and the center of the Galaxy!

NBAS Newsletters

July 2024 Newsletter

STARS: Beta Lyr, Vega, Deneb, Altair
MESSIER: 83
By NBAS | Jul 3, 2024

Summer Triangle, and Beta Lyrae