HD 173348
Overlaid DSS image of HD 173348, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around HD 173348
BD-09 4819, SAO 142584, GSC 05696-00010, HIP 92009
| Type | Variable Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.15 (avg.) | Right Ascension | 18h 45' 11.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 9° 23' 53" S |
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Classification | B9Ib/II |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 19, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 81x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
White, on the western edge of M26, rich galactic starfield
Andrew Cooper
Jun 24, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 61x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
The brightest star in the body of M26, Steve Coe calls it yellow-orange, I see white, this is a B9 star, it should be white, some contrast effect with the surrounding mass of faint stars?
Steve Coe
On eastern side of CL M 26; seen as Yellow-orange in 13 inch― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for HD 173348
Associated objects for HD 173348
Nearby objects for HD 173348
6 objects found within 60'
| Delta Scuti | HD 173638 | Messier 26 |
| PK23-2.1 | PK24-2.1 | PK24-3.1 |
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HD 173348