Alniyat
Overlaid DSS image of Alniyat, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Alniyat
Sigma Scorpii, σ Sco, 20 Sco
CD-25 11485, HD 147165, HR 6084, WDS J16212-2536, SAO 184336, GSC 06798-00540, HIP 80112
CD-25 11485, HD 147165, HR 6084, WDS J16212-2536, SAO 184336, GSC 06798-00540, HIP 80112
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 2.89 | Right Ascension | 16h 21' 11.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 25° 35' 34" S |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Classification | O9.5(V)+B7(V) |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 13, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Brilliant white, an obvious 8.7 magnitude companion is visible 20" west, the 5.2 magnitude 0.4" companion is not visible tonight
Other Data Sources for Alniyat
Associated objects for Alniyat
Nearby objects for Alniyat
6 objects found within 120'
| Collinder 302 | IC 4603 | Messier 4 |
| NGC 6144 | Omicron Scorpii | Sh2-9 |
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Alniyat