Nu Serpentis
Overlaid DSS image of Nu Serpentis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Nu Serpentis
ν Ser, 53 Ser
BD-12 4722, HD 156928, HR 6446, WDS J17208-1251A, SAO 160479, GSC 05653-01431, HIP 84880
BD-12 4722, HD 156928, HR 6446, WDS J17208-1251A, SAO 160479, GSC 05653-01431, HIP 84880
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.324 | Right Ascension | 17h 20' 49.7" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 50' 49" S |
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Classification | A0/1V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 1, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
Brilliant white, a 9th magnitude companion easily visible 45" northeast in a rich galactic starfield
Gaia EDR3 data reveals this WDS B companion to be a distant background star.
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Nu Serpentis