Alrakis
Overlaid DSS image of Alrakis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Alrakis
Arrakis, Mu Draconis, μ Dra, 21 Dra
Σ 2130, BD+54 1857, WDS J17053+5428, SAO 30239, HIP 83608
Σ 2130, BD+54 1857, WDS J17053+5428, SAO 30239, HIP 83608
| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.92 | Right Ascension | 17h 5' 20.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 54° 28' 12" N |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Description | Binary 5.6/5.7 2.3" |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 24, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
μ Dra is a tight binary of two evenly matched pale yellow stars, μDra A 5.3, μDra B 5.7 magnitude, 2.6" separation aligned north-south, cleanly split tonight despite mediocre seeing, the magnitude difference is not visually obvious
Other Data Sources for Alrakis
Associated objects for Alrakis
Nearby objects for Alrakis
2 objects found within 120'
| Mu Draconis A | Mu Draconis B |
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Alrakis