Type | Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 6.2 | Right Ascension | 17h 11' 3.1" (2000) |
Declination | 24° 14' 16" N |
Constellation | Hercules |
Classification | A8V |
Andrew Cooper
Apr 30, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A wide double with, a 6th magnitude pale yellow with the 7th magnitude HD155543 is visible 3' east
Andrew Cooper
Jun 24, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 61x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A pretty double, a pair of white stars with 3' separation, HR6391 is the magnitude 6.2 primary with HD155543 as the magnitude 6.9 companion, a rich field where the two stars of 63 Her form one arm of a conspicuous Y made up of 9-11 magnitude stars
62 Herculis | HD 155543 | NGC 6308 |
NGC 6314 | Sarin |
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