Zubenelgenubi
Overlaid DSS image of Zubenelgenubi, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Zubenelgenubi
Zuben Elgenubi, Kiffa Australis, Lanx Australis, Alpha Librae, α Lib
WDS J14509-1603
WDS J14509-1603
| Type | Double Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 2.7 | Right Ascension | 14h 50' 52.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 16° 2' 30" S |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Description | Double with α1Lib and α2Lib |
| Classification | kA2hA5mA4IV-V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Feb 29, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 61x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A beautiful double, both blue-white with a 2.8/5.2 a difference of two full magnitudes and 3.8' of separation, the companion is northwest of the primary
Other Data Sources for Zubenelgenubi
Associated objects for Zubenelgenubi
Nearby objects for Zubenelgenubi
6 objects found within 120'
| 5 Librae | Alpha1 Librae | Alpha2 Librae |
| Mu Librae | NGC 5756 | NGC 5781 |
Credits...
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Zubenelgenubi