Type | Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 5.749 | Right Ascension | 6h 12' 1.3" (2000) |
Declination | 19° 47' 26" N |
Constellation | Orion |
Classification | B9.5V |
Andrew Cooper
Oct 23, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
White, the 9th magnitude visible 1.5' southwest is a listed companion
Interestingly Gaia DR3 data reveals the 6th magnitude 68 Ori to be a background star with a parallax of 3.08mas while the 9th magnitude companion HD 253135 is far closer with a parallax of 15.80mas/yr and high proper motion
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