| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.66 | Right Ascension | 8h 35' 50.9" (2000) |
| Declination | 6° 37' 13" N |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Description | Binary 5.98/7.13 10" @ 205° |
Andrew Cooper
Apr 19, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Σ 1245 is a lovely double consisting of a yellow-white 6th magnitude star [HD 72945] and a companion 10" south and about a magnitude fainter [HD 72946], the 9th magnitude 2' southwest Smyth mentions is easily visible and itself is a listed double, Anton 4 or the WDS E & G components, its 12th magnitude 10" companion beyond the reach of the 8" tonight
| Delta Hydrae | HD 72945 | |
| NGC 2644 |
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