HD 44458
Overlaid DSS image of HD 44458, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around HD 44458
Σ 3116, FR Canis Majoris, FR CMa, BD-11 1460, HR 2284, WDS J06214-1146, SAO 151401, GSC 05371-02101, HIP 30214, Gaia DR3 3001108264938556800
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.55 | Right Ascension | 6h 21' 24.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 11° 46' 24" S |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Classification | B1.5IVe |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 25, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
White, a 10th magnitude 4" companion is not visible, an 11th magnitude companion is visible 56" west, a few 6th to 8th magnitude star a few minutes west make an attractive field.
Gaia EDR3 data shows all three stars, the WDS A, B and C components share comparable parallax and proper motion, but as all of these values are quite small (<2mas parallax and ~2mas/yr or less motion) is seems difficult to confirm these stars as a gravitationally bound system.
Other Data Sources for HD 44458
Nearby objects for HD 44458
5 objects found within 120'
| 6 Monocerotis | HD 43445 | HD 44951 |
| IC 2165 | Red Rectangle |
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HD 44458