Type | Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 8.02 | Right Ascension | 11h 15' 25.7" (2000) |
Declination | 73° 28' 17" N |
Constellation | Draco |
Classification | M2 |
Andrew Cooper
Jul 21, 2023 Oregon Star Party, Ochoco Mts, OR (map)
25cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Holoholo @ 71x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A notable double star, an 8th magnitude orange, the companion to a 7th magnitude pale orange visible 1' west
Gaia EDR3 data reveals this 8th magnitude companion to be a background star
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