Algol

 

Algol is a binary star that is also known as the demon star. This star is supposed to represent the monster medusa. The hero Perseus is shown holding Medusas head (Algol)

 

http://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/algol-the-demon-star

 

This star is usually easiest to see around autumn especially around Halloween. This is another reason the star was seen as a scary star in mythology. It is also seen that the two binary stars orbit around each other. That's why it is sometimes thought that the star is brighter or dimmer on different days  because one star is brighter than the other.                                         

                                                      

 

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 Star: Algol
 

Location: Right Ascension: 3hours 8minutes 10seconds

                Declination: +40 degrees 57' 20"

 

Chemical makeup: High abundances of Nitrogen, Carbon, an Oxygen
                               Low abundance of iron and sulfur

 

Spectrum analysis of nitrogen:

http://www.umop.net/spctelem.png

 

Stellar Classification: B8: Blue Dwarf

 

 http://www.invisibleoranges.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Algol-Artist-Rendition.jpg

 

 

References:

Algol is the Demon Star. (n.d.). Retrieved September 26, 2015, from http://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/algol-the-demon-star



Algol. (n.d.). Retrieved September 26, 2015, from http://www.glyphweb.com/esky/stars/algol.html
The chemical composition of algol systems – IV. The primary of R CMa. (n.d.). Retrieved September 29, 2015, from http://paperity.org/p/39578837/the-chemical-composition-of-algol-systems-iv-the-primary-of-r-cma