Tau Ophiuchi A
Overlaid DSS image of Tau Ophiuchi A, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Tau Ophiuchi A
τOph A, 69Oph A
BD-08 4549A, HD 164765, HR 6734, WDS J18031-0811A
BD-08 4549A, HD 164765, HR 6734, WDS J18031-0811A
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.27 | Right Ascension | 18h 3' 5.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 8° 10' 49" S |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Classification | F2IV |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Aug 9, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 130x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 5.5 Moon: 3%
τOph is a tight 1.4" binary just split under mediocre conditions tonight, τOph A is pale yellow, the 5.8 magnitude τOph B is 1.4" west
Other Data Sources for Tau Ophiuchi A
Associated objects for Tau Ophiuchi A
Nearby objects for Tau Ophiuchi A
6 objects found within 60'
| HD 165402 | NGC 6517 | NGC 6539 |
| Tau Ophiuchi | Tau Ophiuchi B | Tau Ophiuchi C |
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Tau Ophiuchi A