Kaus Borealis
Overlaid DSS image of Kaus Borealis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Kaus Borealis
Lambda Sagittarii, λ Sgr, 22 Sgr
CD-25 13149, HD 169916, HR 6913, WDS J18280-2525, SAO 186841, GSC 06861-03180, HIP 90496
CD-25 13149, HD 169916, HR 6913, WDS J18280-2525, SAO 186841, GSC 06861-03180, HIP 90496
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 2.81 | Right Ascension | 18h 27' 58.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 25° 25' 18" S |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Classification | K1IIIb |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 7, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Brilliant pale orange, no companion noted, rich galactic starfield
Other Data Sources for Kaus Borealis
Nearby objects for Kaus Borealis
5 objects found within 60'
| Messier 28 | NGC 6638 | PK7-6.1 |
| PK7-6.2 | PK8-7.1 |
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Kaus Borealis