Sigma2 Coronae Borealis
Overlaid DSS image of Sigma2 Coronae Borealis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Sigma2 Coronae Borealis
σ CrB A, σ2 CrB, 17 CrB A
BD+34 2750A, HD 146361A, WDS J16147+3352A
BD+34 2750A, HD 146361A, WDS J16147+3352A
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.55 | Right Ascension | 16h 14' 40.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 33° 51' 31" N |
| Constellation | Corona Borealis |
| Classification | F6V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 19, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A rich yellow that is the primary of σCrB, about a magnitude brighter than σCrB B, the pair is separated by 7", quite pretty in the eyepiece, the σCrB system is actually a quintuple
Other Data Sources for Sigma2 Coronae Borealis
Associated objects for Sigma2 Coronae Borealis
Nearby objects for Sigma2 Coronae Borealis
4 objects found within 60'
| NGC 6089 | Sigma Coronae Borealis | |
| Sigma1 Coronae Borealis |
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Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
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Sigma2 Coronae Borealis