Type | Star |
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Magnitude | 5.03 | Right Ascension | 5h 20' 0.9" (2000) |
Declination | 33° 57' 29" N |
Constellation | Auriga |
Classification | A5II+ |
Andrew Cooper
Feb 1, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Pale yellow, no companion noted, set in a spectacular field of 7th to 8th magnitude stars, 18 Aur is visible 8' west, 17 Aur and IQ Aur are seen 15' southwest
16 Aurigae | 17 Aurigae | 18 Aurigae |
AE Aurigae | IC 405 | IC 410 |
IQ Aurigae | Melotte31 | |
The Teens |
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