Rho Ophiuchi
Overlaid DSS image of Rho Ophiuchi, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Rho Ophiuchi
ρ Oph, 5 Oph
WDS J16256-2327AB, HIP 80473
WDS J16256-2327AB, HIP 80473
| Type | Multiple Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.63 | Right Ascension | 16h 25' 35.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 23° 26' 50" S |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Description | Multiple 5.0/6.6/7.3/6.7 3"/151"/156" |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 12, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A set of bright stars set in an otherwise starless void, at first glance there are three stars visible, a closer look reveals the central bright star is just barely split making four visible stars in the group, the central bright pair is designated ρOphA and ρOphB, with ρOphD 2.5' southwest and ρOphC 2.5' north, ρOphD and ρOphC are also non-visual binaries bringing the group total to six
Other Data Sources for Rho Ophiuchi
Associated objects for Rho Ophiuchi
Nearby objects for Rho Ophiuchi
6 objects found within 60'
| Barnard 42 | IC 4604 | Rho Ophiuchi A |
| Rho Ophiuchi B | Rho Ophiuchi C | Rho Ophiuchi D |
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Rho Ophiuchi