BL Orionis
Overlaid DSS image of BL Orionis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around BL Orionis
BL Ori, BD+14 1283, HD 44984, HR 2308, SAO 95659, CCCS 508, GSC 00744-00949, HIP 30564
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6 | Right Ascension | 6h 25' 28.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 14° 43' 19" N |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Classification | C-N5- |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Feb 8, 2018 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 92x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 20%
At 6th magnitude BL Ori is brighter than most carbon stars, coppery orange, very rich field
Andrew Cooper
Jan 14, 2018 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 80x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Quite bright, light orange color
Steve Coe
Period Irr; 6.3-7.0m― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for BL Orionis
Nearby objects for BL Orionis
2 objects found within 120'
| 19 Geminorum | PK195-0.1 |
Credits...
Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
A complete list of credits and sources can be found on the about page
BL Orionis