Xi Ophiuchi
Overlaid DSS image of Xi Ophiuchi, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Xi Ophiuchi
ξOph, 40Oph
BD-20 4731, HD 156897, HR 6445, SAO 185296, HIP 84893, WDS J17210-2107A
BD-20 4731, HD 156897, HR 6445, SAO 185296, HIP 84893, WDS J17210-2107A
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.3 | Right Ascension | 17h 21' 0.5" (2000) |
| Declination | 21° 6' 46" S |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Classification | F2V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 17, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Bright pale yellow, a 9th magnitude companion at 3.5" not visible
Other Data Sources for Xi Ophiuchi
Nearby objects for Xi Ophiuchi
12 objects found within 120'
| Barnard 251 | Barnard 259 | Barnard 261 |
| Barnard 266 | Barnard 61 | Barnard 62 |
| Barnard 63 | Barnard 67a | Barnard 75 |
| Barnard 77 | NGC 6342 | PK2+8.1 |
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Xi Ophiuchi