BG Monocerotis
Overlaid DSS image of BG Monocerotis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around BG Monocerotis
BG Mon, CCCS 621, HIP 33369, Gaia DR3 3130000164775441536
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.2 | Right Ascension | 6h 56' 22.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 7° 4' 40" N |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Classification | C5,2 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Sep 25, 2025 Waikoloa, HI (map)
15cm f/4 Newtonian, Makaʻiki Mk2 @ 67x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Rich orange, no companion noted, faint at about 10th magnitude this morning
AAVSO data shows the star at 10th magnitude +/- half a magnitude for the last several decades
Steve Coe
Period 30 days; 9.2-10.4m― SAC Red Star Database
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BG Monocerotis