Type | Binary Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 3.1 | Right Ascension | 19h 30' 43.2" (2000) |
Declination | 27° 57' 35" N |
Constellation | Cygnus |
Description | Binary 4.6/5.2 0.3" |
Classification | K3II+B9.5V |
Andrew Cooper
Sep 3, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Beta Cygni is an exquisite binary, β1 Cyg is a rich yellow primary over a magnitude brighter, the blue β2 Cyg is visible 34" to the northwest
2 Cygni | 3 Vulpeculae | 9 Cygni |
Albireo | Beta2 Cygni | HD 184010 |
Minkowski's Footprint | PK61+3.1 |
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