Kappa Ophiuchi
Overlaid DSS image of Kappa Ophiuchi, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Kappa Ophiuchi
κ Oph, 27 Oph
BD+09 3298, HD 153210, HR 6299, SAO 121962, HIP 83000, Gaia DR2 4444057469249575168
BD+09 3298, HD 153210, HR 6299, SAO 121962, HIP 83000, Gaia DR2 4444057469249575168
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 3.2 | Right Ascension | 16h 57' 40.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 9° 22' 30" N |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Classification | K2III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Apr 30, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 153x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Brilliant orange, no companion noted
Andrew Cooper
Jun 17, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Bright orange, no companion noted
Other Data Sources for Kappa Ophiuchi
Nearby objects for Kappa Ophiuchi
2 objects found within 120'
| IC 4621 | Iota Ophiuchi |
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Kappa Ophiuchi