70 Ophiuchi
Overlaid DSS image of 70 Ophiuchi, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
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70 Oph
BD+02 3482, HD 165341, HR 6752, WDS J18055+0230AB, SAO 123107, HIP 88601, Σ2272AB
BD+02 3482, HD 165341, HR 6752, WDS J18055+0230AB, SAO 123107, HIP 88601, Σ2272AB
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.03 | Right Ascension | 18h 5' 27.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 2° 30' 0" N |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Classification | K0-V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 3, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 136x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
A baeutiful binary, a 4th and 6th magnitude pair, both rich yellow-gold, the companion 7" to the southeast
Andrew Cooper
Jun 17, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A beautiful pair, a rich yellow primary and an orange companion set 6" apart, the orange is a couple magnitude fainter, 4.2/6.2 6.4", one of the best binary stars in the summer sky
Steve Coe
In Cl Mel 186; 4.3/6.2mag 3.6sec PA 149; Yel/Red-or pair― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for 70 Ophiuchi
Nearby objects for 70 Ophiuchi
8 objects found within 120'
| 66 Ophiuchi | 67 Ophiuchi | 68 Ophiuchi |
| 73 Ophiuchi | HD 163826 | HD 166285 |
| HD 166460 | Melotte 186 |
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70 Ophiuchi