Type | Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 5.69 | Right Ascension | 17h 5' 20.2" (2000) |
Declination | 54° 28' 14" N |
Constellation | Draco |
Classification | F6V |
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, the southern component μDra A is 5.66 magnitude, μDra B is 5.69 magnitude, 2.6" separation, cleanly split tonight despite mediocre seeing, the magnitude difference is not visually obvious
Alrakis | Mu Draconis A |
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