Acrab
Overlaid DSS image of Acrab, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Acrab
Beta1 Scorpii, β1 Sco, 8 Sco A
BD-19 4307, HD 144217, HR 5984, WDS J16054-1948, SAO 159682, HIP 78820
BD-19 4307, HD 144217, HR 5984, WDS J16054-1948, SAO 159682, HIP 78820
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 2.6 | Right Ascension | 16h 5' 26.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 19° 48' 20" S |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Classification | B1V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Mar 21, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 47x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
The brighter of the pair that makes up Graffias, brilliant blue-white with a fainter companion β2Sco 14" to the north
Other Data Sources for Acrab
Associated objects for Acrab
Nearby objects for Acrab
11 objects found within 120'
| Beta2 Scorpii | Graffias | HD 142883 |
| IC 4592 | Jabbah | Nu Scorpii A |
| Nu Scorpii B | Nu Scorpii CD | Omega Scorpii |
| Omega2 Scorpii | Sharjah |
Credits...
Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
A complete list of credits and sources can be found on the about page
Acrab