| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.3 | Right Ascension | 13h 50' 23.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 21° 16' 35" N |
| Constellation | Boötes |
| Description | Binary 6.82/7.29 85" @ 209° |
Andrew Cooper
Jul 19, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
WDS J13504+2117 is a lovely 7th magnitude pair visible 10 east of e Boo, HD 120651 at 6.8 magnitude and HD 120636 at 7.3 magnitude separated by a wide 85"
Gaia EDR3 data confirms the physical connection between these two stars despite the wide separation, both share a high proper motion and very similar parallax
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