RT Orionis
Overlaid DSS image of RT Orionis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around RT Orionis
RT Ori, BD+07 929, CCCS 364, GSC 00126-00161, HIP 26032
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.7 | Right Ascension | 5h 33' 13.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 7° 9' 12" N |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Classification | C-N5 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 8, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A deep rich orange, no companion noted, fairly bright at about 8th magnitude using HD36557 as the comparison star
Steve Coe
Period 320 days; 8.0-8.9m― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for RT Orionis
Nearby objects for RT Orionis
6 objects found within 120'
| 32 Orionis | C 0524+070 | HD 37320 |
| PK196-12.1 | PK197-14.1 | Sharpless 264 |
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RT Orionis