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The Sky at Night•Season 26•Episode 3

The Largest Star?

Mar 14, 1982

Close to the brilliant star Capella, in the constellation of Auriga, there is a particularly interesting star, Epsilon Aurigae. We know it is made up of two stars, but we can only see one directly. The mysterious companion is invisible, but can be detected by

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Season 26 Episodes12

The Winter Sky

The Changing Face of Venus

The Largest Star?

When Planets Loop the Loop

The Unfolding Universe

The Depths of Space

La Palma: a New Observatory

The Hunt for the Tenth Planet

Siding Spring

The Mystery of the Spiral Arm

The Cosmic Serpent

The Last Man on the Moon

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Episode Summary

"The Largest Star?" is episode 3 of The Sky at Night season 26. It aired on March 14, 1982.

Next: E4 · When Planets Loop the Loop Best of Season 26