| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.8 | Right Ascension | 17h 27' 52.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 11° 23' 26" N |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Description | Binary 7.11/8.56 27" 282° |
Andrew Cooper
Aug 25, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
HD 158263 is a 5th magnitude white with an 8th magnitude companion, HD 158262 visible 27" west making an attractive pair, NGC 6368 is visible 13' northwest
| 54 Ophiuchi | 56 Ophiuchi | f Ophiuchi |
| HD 158262 | HD 158263 | IC 1255 |
| NGC 6368 | Rasalhague |
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