| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.9 | Right Ascension | 7h 28' 51.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 31° 50' 54" S |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Description | Binary 6.4/7.0 9.1" @ 54° |
Andrew Cooper
Nov 19, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
WDS J07289-3151 is a lovely pair of 6th magnitude blue-white stars separated by 9", HR 2870 is the southwestern component, while the slightly fainter HR 2871 is to the northeast
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