Alya
Overlaid DSS image of Alya, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Alya
θ Serpentis, θ Ser
Σ 2417, WDS J18562+0412
Σ 2417, WDS J18562+0412
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4 | Right Ascension | 18h 56' 13.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 4° 12' 13" N |
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Description | Binary 4.6/5.0 22" @ 106° |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 19, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
15cm f/5 Newtonian, Primero @ 53x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A lovely pair of 6th magnitude white stars separated by 22", at 4.6 and 4.9 magnitude there is almost no visible difference between the stars
Andrew Cooper
Jun 3, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 136x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
Alya is an exquisite binary, evenly matched white stars widely separated, 4.6/4.9 with θ2 Ser seen 22" to the southeast of θ1 Ser
Other Data Sources for Alya
Associated objects for Alya
Nearby objects for Alya
9 objects found within 120'
| 64 Serpentis | Archinal 1 | Czernik38 |
| HD 175679 | Kaveh | PK38+2.1 |
| Sh2-72 | Theta1 Serpentis | Theta2 Serpentis |
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Alya