If you’re a fan of splitting double stars with your telescope then head over t o the constellation of Aries (the Ram), which makes its appearance this mont h, bounded by the star patterns of Taurus (the Bull), Pisces (the Fishes) and Cetus (the Whale). In particular, binary star systems Lambda Arietis, Epsilo n Arietis and Mesarthim are splendid targets to resolve for astronomers with medium-to large-sized telescopes.
Meanwhile orange giants Hamal (the Head of the Ram) and Botein (Littl e Belly) can be picked out using nothing more than the naked eye. Orion (th e Hunter) is also prominent, featuring red supergiant Betelgeuse, De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) and the Orion Nebula (M42).