Rho Herculis A
Overlaid DSS image of Rho Herculis A, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Rho Herculis A
ρ Her A, 75 Her A
BD+37 2878A, HD 157779, HR 6485, WDS J17237+3709Aa,Ab, SAO 66001, Σ2161A
BD+37 2878A, HD 157779, HR 6485, WDS J17237+3709Aa,Ab, SAO 66001, Σ2161A
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.51 | Right Ascension | 17h 23' 41.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 37° 8' 45" N |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Classification | B9.5III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 12, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 47x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 5 Moon: 0%
A lovely binary, the white A component is about a magnitude brighter than ρHerB
Other Data Sources for Rho Herculis A
Associated objects for Rho Herculis A
Nearby objects for Rho Herculis A
7 objects found within 120'
| e Herculis | Franz | NGC 6349 |
| NGC 6351 | NGC 6367 | |
| Rho Herculis B |
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Rho Herculis A