Delta Lyrae Cluster
Overlaid DSS image of Delta Lyrae Cluster, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Delta Lyrae Cluster
Stephenson 1, C 1851+368, OCl 137.0
| Type | Open Cluster |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 3.8 | Right Ascension | 18h 53' (2000) |
| Declination | 36° 55' N |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Description | 13"-B, pL, nRi, nC at 100X, 15* and Delta LYR |
| Classification | IV 3 p |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jul 19, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 27%
A bright cluster consisting of a handful of 4-9th magnitude stars scattered in a 15' area around the bright stars δ1 Lyr and δ2 Lyr, coarse, resolved, big and bright, the bright orange is δ1 Lyr, while δ2 Lyr is blue-white and 10' northwest of δ1 Lyr
Other Data Sources for Delta Lyrae Cluster
Associated objects for Delta Lyrae Cluster
Nearby objects for Delta Lyrae Cluster
6 objects found within 120'
| Σ 2427 | Delta1 Lyrae | Delta2 Lyrae |
| HD 174959 | PK64+15.1 | V542 Lyrae |
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Delta Lyrae Cluster