Type | Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 5.512 | Right Ascension | 14h 57' 33.4" (2000) |
Declination | 0° 10' 3" S |
Constellation | Virgo |
Classification | K1III |
Andrew Cooper
Aug 9, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 104x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Pale orange, a 10th magnitude companion visible 1.5' southwest
Gaia data shows comparable parallax and proper motion for the two. 1 Ser is now located in Virgo, a misplaced Flamsteed star under modern constellation boundaries
2 Serpentis | IC 1059 | NGC 5792 |
NGC 5811 | NGC 5813 | NGC 5814 |
NGC 5831 | NGC 5839 |
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