NY Velorum
Overlaid DSS image of NY Velorum, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around NY Velorum
NY Vel, CD-39 4653, HD 74067, HR 3439, WDS J08403-4016, SAO 220252, GSC 07679-02117, HIP 42540, Gaia DR3 5528344331319186176
| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.22 | Right Ascension | 8h 40' 19.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 40° 15' 50" S |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Description | Binary 5.21/9.06 4.6" @ 68° |
| Classification | kB8hA0III(CrEu) |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Dec 9, 2024 Waikoloa, HI (map)
15cm f/4 Newtonian, Makaʻiki Mk2 @ 22x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
White, a 9th magnitude 4" companion is not visible, set in rich galactic starfield
Gaia EDR3 data lists comparable proper motion and parallax for this pair.
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NY Velorum