Type | Binary Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 6.15 | Right Ascension | 5h 23' 18.5" (2000) |
Declination | 8° 24' 56" S |
Constellation | Orion |
Description | Binary 6.13/8.09 6.2" @ 139° |
Classification | B8III |
Andrew Cooper
Nov 3, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 233x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
Brilliant pale yellow, no companion noted, non-visual binary
Andrew Cooper
Oct 23, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Σ 701 is a delicate binary, a blue-white primary with an 8th magnitude yellow companion visible 6" southeast
Gaia EDR3 data shows matching parallax and proper motion in the pair
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