Gamma2 Andromedae
Overlaid DSS image of Gamma2 Andromedae, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Gamma2 Andromedae
γ2 And, 57 And B
Σ 205BC, HD 12534, HR 604, WDS J02039+4220BC, SAO 37735, Gaia DR3 346231302441905920
Σ 205BC, HD 12534, HR 604, WDS J02039+4220BC, SAO 37735, Gaia DR3 346231302441905920
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.82 | Right Ascension | 2h 3' 54.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 42° 19' 51" N |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Description | Almach |
| Classification | B8V+A0V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 17, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Almach is a brilliant rich yellow with a 5th magnitude white companion 10" east-northeast forming a lovely binary with a notable color contrast
γ2 And is a binary with a 5.3m and a 6.5m separated by 0.2" listed as BC in WDS, WDS also lists a 15m D companion with 28" sepration from A at position angle 245° though Gaia EDR3 data shows this to be a background star
Other Data Sources for Gamma2 Andromedae
Associated objects for Gamma2 Andromedae
Nearby objects for Gamma2 Andromedae
2 objects found within 120'
| Almach | Gamma1 Andromedae |
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Gamma2 Andromedae