Type | Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 6.427 | Right Ascension | 6h 41' 20.9" (2000) |
Declination | 28° 11' 48" N |
Constellation | Gemini |
Classification | G5Ib |
Andrew Cooper
Feb 22, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Pale orange, a 12th magnitude 30" companion not visible, part of a of a 2° clump of bright stars that includes 49 Aur, 53 Aur, 54 Aur, 25 Gem, and 28 Gem
28 Geminorum | 49 Aurigae | 53 Aurigae |
54 Aurigae | NGC 2248 | NGC 2266 |
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