Zeta Lyrae
Overlaid DSS image of Zeta Lyrae, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Zeta Lyrae
ζ Lyr
WDS J18448+3736AD
WDS J18448+3736AD
| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.05 |
| Size | 44' |
| Right Ascension | 18h 44' 46.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 37° 36' 18" N |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Description | Binary 4.36/5.58 44" |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 19, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 27%
ζ Lyr is very nice double often overlooked due to the nearby Double-Double ε Lyr, ζ1 Lyr is pale yellow, ζ2 Lyr is 44" southeast and about a magnitude fainter, the pair can be found 2° southeast of Vega
Other Data Sources for Zeta Lyrae
Associated objects for Zeta Lyrae
Nearby objects for Zeta Lyrae
4 objects found within 60'
| HK Lyrae | NGC 6693 | |
| Zeta2 Lyrae |
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Zeta Lyrae