60 Herculis
Overlaid DSS image of 60 Herculis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around 60 Herculis
60 Her
BD+12 3142, HD 154494, HR 6355, WDS J17054+1244, SAO 102584, GSC 00984-02436, HIP 83613
BD+12 3142, HD 154494, HR 6355, WDS J17054+1244, SAO 102584, GSC 00984-02436, HIP 83613
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.871 | Right Ascension | 17h 5' 22.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 44' 27" N |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Classification | A3V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Apr 30, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 153x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
White, the faint 11th magnitude star visible 1' northwest is a listed companion
This was noted as double by Hershel, his H V 133 in 1783, Gaia EDR3 shows the companion is a distant background star while 60 Her is quite close with a parallax of 23 mas (142 ly)
Andrew Cooper
Jun 23, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 61x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Brilliant white, an 11th magnitude companion visible 1' northwest
Other Data Sources for 60 Herculis
Nearby objects for 60 Herculis
4 objects found within 120'
| 32 Ophiuchi | 33 Ophiuchi | |
| IC 1243 |
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60 Herculis