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) |
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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