HD 55857
DSS image of HD 55857
Overlaid DSS image of HD 55857, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right

Aladin viewer for the region around HD 55857
GY Canis Majoris, GY CMa, CD-27 3789, HR 2734, SAO 173244, GSC 06532-00566, HIP 34924, Gaia DR3 5610026397318774016

Type  Star
Magnitude  6.101
Right Ascension  7h 13' 36.5"  (2000)
Declination  27° 21' 23" S
Constellation  Canis Major
Classification  B2II
Observing Notes

Andrew Cooper
Oct 24, 2023    Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%

Blue-white, no companion noted in rich galactic starfield, HR 2750 is visible 25' northeast
Other Data Sources for HD 55857
Nearby objects for HD 55857
5 objects found within 60'
HD 55070 HD 56160 HD 56618
Omega Canis Majoris PK240-7.1
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HD 55857