HD 157661
Overlaid DSS image of HD 157661, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around HD 157661
CD-45 11531, HR 6477 , WDS J17269-4551AB, HIP 85389
| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.28 | Right Ascension | 17h 26' 52.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 45° 50' 35" S |
| Constellation | Ara |
| Classification | B8V+B9V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 8, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
White, the 6.5 magnitude 2" companion not visible, a wide 2' multiple with the 7th magnitude HD157649 (all three stars share the same parallax and proper motion in the Gaia DR2 data)
Other Data Sources for HD 157661
Associated objects for HD 157661
Nearby objects for HD 157661
8 objects found within 120'
| 41 Arae | CD-45 11531A | HD 156398 |
| HD 157243 | Iota Arae | PK342-4.1 |
| PK342-6.1 | PK345-4.1 |
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HD 157661