56 Herculis
Overlaid DSS image of 56 Herculis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around 56 Herculis
56 Her
Σ 2110, BD+25 3156, HD 152863, HR 6292, WDS J16550+2544, SAO 84692, GSC 02063-01212, HIP 82780, Gaia DR3 1306215557487643776
Σ 2110, BD+25 3156, HD 152863, HR 6292, WDS J16550+2544, SAO 84692, GSC 02063-01212, HIP 82780, Gaia DR3 1306215557487643776
| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.064 | Right Ascension | 16h 55' 2.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 25° 43' 51" N |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Description | Binary 6.1/10.8 18" @ 92° |
| Classification | G5III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Apr 30, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 153x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Pale orange, a faint 10th magnitude companion 17" east revealed with high magnification, Smyth notes a C component 540" south, will disreguard something that far away, 57 Her is visible 40' southeast, 51 Her is 1° southwest
The 10th magnitude companion is associated, Gaia DR3 data shows closely matching parallax and proper motion, the C component is not listed in WDS and the star is a background star
Other Data Sources for 56 Herculis
Nearby objects for 56 Herculis
5 objects found within 120'
| 51 Herculis | 57 Herculis | HD 154084 |
| IC 4630 | NGC 6228 |
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56 Herculis