k Orionis
Overlaid DSS image of k Orionis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around k Orionis
k Ori, 74 Ori
BD+12 1084, HD 43386, HR 2241, WDS J06164+1216, SAO 95476, GSC 00739-02617, HIP 29800, Gaia DR3 3331979901042416512
BD+12 1084, HD 43386, HR 2241, WDS J06164+1216, SAO 95476, GSC 00739-02617, HIP 29800, Gaia DR3 3331979901042416512
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.1 | Right Ascension | 6h 16' 26.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 16' 20" N |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Classification | F5V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 3, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 233x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
Pale yellow, a 12.5 magnitude 30" companion is not visible despite spotting a similar companion to l Ori a few minutes later
WDS lists this 12th magnitude companion as B with a recent 2000 observation, no apparent 12th mag visible, just a smattering of much fainter stars in the imagery, and no companion listed in SIMBAD besides the WDS entry
Andrew Cooper
Feb 20, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Pale yellow, no companion noted, 20' southeast of 73 Ori
Other Data Sources for k Orionis
Nearby objects for k Orionis
4 objects found within 60'
| 73 Orionis | HD 43983 | |
| PK197-2.1 |
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k Orionis