Kappa Scorpii
Overlaid DSS image of Kappa Scorpii, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Kappa Scorpii
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CD-38 12137, HD 160578, HR 6580, SAO 209163, GSC 07885-02065, HIP 86670
CD-38 12137, HD 160578, HR 6580, SAO 209163, GSC 07885-02065, HIP 86670
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 2.386 | Right Ascension | 17h 42' 29.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 39° 1' 48" S |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Classification | B1.5III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 7, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Brilliant blue-white, no companion noted, non-visual binary, rich galactic starfield
Other Data Sources for Kappa Scorpii
Nearby objects for Kappa Scorpii
13 objects found within 120'
| Collinder 338 | Fuyue | Iota1 Scorpii |
| Iota2 Scorpii | NGC 6441 | PK349-4.1 |
| PK350-3.1 | PK350-5.1 | PK352-4.1 |
| Q Scorpii | SL28 | |
| Trumpler 29 |
Credits...
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Kappa Scorpii