| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8 | Right Ascension | 14h 57' 27.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 40° 9' 42" N |
| Constellation | Boötes |
| Description | binary 8.52/8.86 12.7" @ 42° |
Andrew Cooper
Feb 12, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A pretty pair of 8th magnitude stars separated by 13", SAO 45298 is the brighter of the pair to the southwest, SAO 45299 is the fainter northeastern component, 53' southwest of Nekkar
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