Tau Ophiuchi B
Overlaid DSS image of Tau Ophiuchi B, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Tau Ophiuchi B
τOph B, 69Oph B
BD-08 4549B, HD 164764, HR 6733, WDS J18031-0811B, SAO 142050, Σ2262B
BD-08 4549B, HD 164764, HR 6733, WDS J18031-0811B, SAO 142050, Σ2262B
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.86 | Right Ascension | 18h 3' 4.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 8° 10' 49" S |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Classification | F5V |
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 B is pale yellow, the 5.3 magnitude τOph A is 1.4" east
Other Data Sources for Tau Ophiuchi B
Associated objects for Tau Ophiuchi B
Nearby objects for Tau Ophiuchi B
6 objects found within 60'
| HD 165402 | NGC 6517 | NGC 6539 |
| Tau Ophiuchi | Tau Ophiuchi A | Tau Ophiuchi C |
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Tau Ophiuchi B