f Draconis
Overlaid DSS image of f Draconis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around f Draconis
f Dra, 27 Dra
BD+68 938, HD 159966, HR 6566, WDS J17320+6808A, SAO 17526, GSC 04421-02880, HIP 85805, Gaia DR3 1637308298502075904
BD+68 938, HD 159966, HR 6566, WDS J17320+6808A, SAO 17526, GSC 04421-02880, HIP 85805, Gaia DR3 1637308298502075904
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.074 | Right Ascension | 17h 31' 57.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 68° 8' 6" N |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Classification | G9IIIb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 21, 2023 Oregon Star Party, Ochoco Mts, OR (map)
25cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Holoholo @ 71x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Pale orange, the 12th magnitude star visible 2' north is a listed companion in WDS
Gaia EDR3 data shows this companion to be a background star without the high proper motion of f Dra and a very small parallax
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Nearby objects for f Draconis
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f Draconis