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
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