Beta2 Scorpii
Overlaid DSS image of Beta2 Scorpii, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Beta2 Scorpii
β2 Sco, 8 Sco B
BD-19 4308, HD 144218, HR 5985, WDS J16054-1948CE, SAO 159683, GSC 06208-01622, HIP 78821
BD-19 4308, HD 144218, HR 5985, WDS J16054-1948CE, SAO 159683, GSC 06208-01622, HIP 78821
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.89 | Right Ascension | 16h 5' 26.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 19° 48' 7" S |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Classification | B2V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Mar 21, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 47x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
The fainter of the pair that makes up Graffias, blue-white, about 14" north of the primary
Other Data Sources for Beta2 Scorpii
Associated objects for Beta2 Scorpii
Nearby objects for Beta2 Scorpii
11 objects found within 120'
| Acrab | Graffias | HD 142883 |
| IC 4592 | Jabbah | Nu Scorpii A |
| Nu Scorpii B | Nu Scorpii CD | Omega Scorpii |
| Omega2 Scorpii | Sharjah |
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Beta2 Scorpii