TU Geminorum
Overlaid DSS image of TU Geminorum, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around TU Geminorum
TU Gem, BD+26 1117, HD 42272, SAO 78066, CCCS 461, GSC 01881-01526
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.4 | Right Ascension | 6h 10' 53.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 26° 0' 53" N |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Classification | C-N5+ |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Feb 11, 2018 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 92x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 20%
A notably red star in a rich starfield, no other bright stars in the field simply a mist of faint background stars
Steve Coe
Period 230 days; 7.5-8.4m― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for TU Geminorum
Nearby objects for TU Geminorum
6 objects found within 120'
| 5 Geminorum | HD 252260 | IC 2156 |
| IC 2157 | Messier 35 | NGC 2158 |
Credits...
Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
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TU Geminorum