HD 170740
DSS image of HD 170740
Overlaid DSS image of HD 170740, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right

Aladin viewer for the region around HD 170740
Σ 2325, BD-10 4713, HR 6946, WDS J18314-1048, SAO 161569, GSC 05695-00802, HIP 90804, Gaia DR3 4154910272219704960

Type  Star
Magnitude  5.72
Right Ascension  18h 31' 25.7"  (2000)
Declination  10° 47' 45" S
Constellation  Scutum
Classification  B2V+
Observing Notes

Andrew Cooper
Jun 20, 2023    Waikoloa, HI (map)
15cm f/5 Newtonian, Primero @ 92x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%

White, a 9th magnitude companion visible 12" west-southwest

Gaia EDR3 data reveals this companion to be a physically associated star with matching parallax and proper motion
Other Data Sources for HD 170740
Associated objects for HD 170740
Nearby objects for HD 170740
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HD 170740