Beta Pyxidis
Overlaid DSS image of Beta Pyxidis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Beta Pyxidis
β Pyx
CD-34 5128, HD 74006, HR 3438, WDS J08401-3518A, SAO 199490, GSC 07144-03639, HIP 42515
CD-34 5128, HD 74006, HR 3438, WDS J08401-3518A, SAO 199490, GSC 07144-03639, HIP 42515
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 3.954 | Right Ascension | 8h 40' 6.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 35° 18' 30" S |
| Constellation | Pyxis |
| Classification | G5II/III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 26, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Orange, the brightest of an obvious 1' triple with an 8th magnitude and a 9th magnitude star to the north, at the heart of the Beehive M44, 7' north of ε Cnc
Other Data Sources for Beta Pyxidis
Nearby objects for Beta Pyxidis
5 objects found within 120'
| HD 74824 | NGC 2635 | NGC 2663 |
| Ru68 | UW Pyxidis |
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Beta Pyxidis