Alpha2 Herculis
Overlaid DSS image of Alpha2 Herculis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Alpha2 Herculis
Alpha Herculis B, α2 Her, 64 Her B
Σ2140B, BD+14 3207B, HD 156015, HR 6407, WDS J17146+1423B, SAO 102681
Σ2140B, BD+14 3207B, HD 156015, HR 6407, WDS J17146+1423B, SAO 102681
| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.322 | Right Ascension | 17h 14' 39.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 14° 23' 24" N |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Description | Rasalgethi |
| Classification | G5III+F2V: |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 23, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 81x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Member of the pretty orange/yellow binary Rasalgethi, α2 Her is two magnitudes fainter, its rich yellow a striking contrast to the orange α1 Her visible 5" west
Other Data Sources for Alpha2 Herculis
Associated objects for Alpha2 Herculis
Nearby objects for Alpha2 Herculis
4 objects found within 120'
| Alpha1 Herculis | Dolidze Dzimselejsvili 7 | |
| Rasalgethi |
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Alpha2 Herculis