Antares
Overlaid DSS image of Antares, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Antares
Lehuakona, Alpha Scorpii, α Sco, 21 Sco
CD-26 11359, HR 6134, WDS J16294-2626, SAO 184415, GSC 06803-02158, HIP 80763
CD-26 11359, HR 6134, WDS J16294-2626, SAO 184415, GSC 06803-02158, HIP 80763
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 0.9 | Right Ascension | 16h 29' 24.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 26° 25' 55" S |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Classification | M0.5Iab |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 12, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Brilliant rich orange, the 5.5 magnitude 2.9" companion not visible
Other Data Sources for Antares
Associated objects for Antares
Nearby objects for Antares
4 objects found within 60'
| Collinder 302 | IC 4606 | |
| vdB107 |
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Antares