Type | Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 4.79 | Right Ascension | 16h 53' 59.8" (2000) |
Declination | 42° 21' 43" S |
Constellation | Scorpius |
Classification | B1Ia-0ek |
Andrew Cooper
Aug 9, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Pale yellow, no companion noted, 3.6 magnitude ζ2Sco is 6' east, 5.8 magnitude HR6266 is 8' southeast, and NGC6231 is 33' north making a lovely view in a rich galactic starfield
HD 152234 | HD 152293 | NGC 6231 |
SL17 | V1068 Scorpii | Zeta2 Scorpii |
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