Beta Phoenicis
Overlaid DSS image of Beta Phoenicis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Beta Phoenicis
β Phe
CD-47 324, HD 6595, HR 322, WDS J01061-4643, SAO 215365, GSC 08032-01228, HIP 5165
CD-47 324, HD 6595, HR 322, WDS J01061-4643, SAO 215365, GSC 08032-01228, HIP 5165
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 3.3 | Right Ascension | 1h 6' 5.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 46° 43' 6" S |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
| Classification | G8III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 7, 2023 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Brilliant pale orange, a 0.7" 4th magnitude companion is not visible, the 11th magnitude visible 1' northeast is also listed as the C companion in WDS
Gaia EDR3 and Hipparcos data shows the bright β Phe to be the background star, there is also a dramatic mismatch in proper motion data with the stars moving quickly in opposite directions in RA
Other Data Sources for Beta Phoenicis
Associated objects for Beta Phoenicis
Nearby objects for Beta Phoenicis
Credits...
Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
A complete list of credits and sources can be found on the about page
Beta Phoenicis