RU Virginis
Overlaid DSS image of RU Virginis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around RU Virginis
RU Vir
BD+04 2651a, HD 111166, CCCS 2032, HIP 62401
BD+04 2651a, HD 111166, CCCS 2032, HIP 62401
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9 | Right Ascension | 12h 47' 18.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 4° 8' 41" N |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Description | Var 9.5-13m 430days |
| Classification | C8,1e |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 14, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 47x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Very faint, 12th magnitude?, no color noted (AAVSO shows current magnitude as around 12, varies 9.5-13 over 430 days https://www.aavso.org/vsots_ruvir )
Steve Coe
Variable 9-12m― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for RU Virginis
Nearby objects for RU Virginis
4 objects found within 60'
| 35 Virginis | NGC 4688 | |
| NGC 4734 |
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RU Virginis