Type | Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 8.56 | Right Ascension | 17h 27' 50.4" (2000) |
Declination | 11° 23' 32" N |
Constellation | Ophiuchus |
Classification | A |
Andrew Cooper
Aug 25, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A 8th magnitude companion to HD 158263 visible 27" west of the brighter star making an attractive pair, NGC 6368 is visible 13' northwest
Σ 2166 | 54 Ophiuchi | 56 Ophiuchi |
f Ophiuchi | HD 158263 | IC 1255 |
NGC 6368 | Rasalhague |
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