Type | Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 6.144 | Right Ascension | 5h 18' 18.9" (2000) |
Declination | 33° 46' 3" N |
Constellation | Auriga |
Classification | B9V+B9.5V |
Andrew Cooper
Feb 1, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Blue-white, no companion noted, set in a spectacular field of 7th to 8th magnitude stars with IQ Aur 9' east, against a rich galactic starfield
16 Aurigae | 18 Aurigae | 19 Aurigae |
AE Aurigae | IC 405 | IQ Aurigae |
Melotte31 | The Teens |
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