Kappa Librae
Overlaid DSS image of Kappa Librae, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Kappa Librae
κ Lib, 43 Librae, 43 Lib
BD-19 4188, HD 139997, HR 5838, WDS J15419-1941, SAO 159442, GSC 06193-00631, HIP 76880, Gaia DR3 6253982698111471104
BD-19 4188, HD 139997, HR 5838, WDS J15419-1941, SAO 159442, GSC 06193-00631, HIP 76880, Gaia DR3 6253982698111471104
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.72 | Right Ascension | 15h 41' 56.9" (2000) |
| Declination | 19° 40' 44" S |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Classification | M0-IIIb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 4, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
25cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Holoholo @ 92x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Brilliant rich orange, WDS lists the 10th magnitude star visible 3' west as a companion
Gaia reveals the WDS listed B companion to be a background star with negligable parallax and proper motion compared to the high proper motion of κ Lib
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Kappa Librae