Nu2 Draconis
Overlaid DSS image of Nu2 Draconis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Nu2 Draconis
ν2 Dra, 25 Dra A
Σ 4035A, BD+55 1945, HD 159560, HR 6555, WDS J17322+5511A, SAO 30450, GSC 03892-01621, HIP 85829
Σ 4035A, BD+55 1945, HD 159560, HR 6555, WDS J17322+5511A, SAO 30450, GSC 03892-01621, HIP 85829
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5 | Right Ascension | 17h 32' 16.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 55° 10' 22" N |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Classification | kA4hF2VmF3 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 24, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Kuma is a spectacular binary, a pair of evenly matched 5th magnitude white stars separated by 0.5', in the eyepiece it looks like a pair of headlights approaching from deep space, ν1 Dra/νDra B is the northwestern component, while ν2 Dra/νDra A is the southeastern component, no difference in magnitude is apparent to the eye
Other Data Sources for Nu2 Draconis
Associated objects for Nu2 Draconis
Nearby objects for Nu2 Draconis
3 objects found within 120'
| Kuma | NGC 6382 | Nu1 Draconis |
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Nu2 Draconis