HD 39720
Overlaid DSS image of HD 39720, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around HD 39720
CD-37 2457, HR 2053, WDS J05526-3738A, SAO 196266, GSC 07598-00143, HIP 27766
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.615 | Right Ascension | 5h 52' 33.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 37° 37' 52" S |
| Constellation | Columba |
| Classification | K1III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Sep 4, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Pale orange, a 12th magnitude 15" companion is not visible, while a 12th magnitude star 47" north is visible
Both stars are listed as companions in WDS... The 15" @ 270° is B at 11.0 magnitude, while the 47" @ 10° is C at 12.5 magnitude. SIMBAD does not list data on either companion.
Other Data Sources for HD 39720
Nearby objects for HD 39720
3 objects found within 120'
| IC 2150 | Wazn | Xi Columbae |
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HD 39720