| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 7.45 | Right Ascension | 5h 20' 8.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 35° 47' 10" N |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Classification | M3 |
Andrew Cooper
Feb 1, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Rich orange, no companion noted, the red carbon star V348 Aur is visible 12' west, these stars are at either end of a curious arc of 9th magnitude stars
| Σ 705 | 18 Aurigae | 19 Aurigae |
| AE Aurigae | Czernik21 | HD 281137 |
| HD 35520 | IC 405 | IC 417 |
| NGC 1907 | Phi Aurigae | PK169-0.1 |
| S Aur | Sigma Aurigae | |
| V348 Aurigae |
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