| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.56 | Right Ascension | 20h 14' 39.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 36° 45' 8" N |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Classification | G8III |
Andrew Cooper
Sep 7, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Orange, listed as the B companion to b3 Cyg visible 3' northwest, this orange is the center of the Red Necked Emu asterism
Gaia DR2 data shows HD 192661 to be a background star while b3 Cyg is quite close with high proper motion
| 36 Cygni | b3 Cygni | Dolidze 3 |
| Dolidze 4 | IC 4996 | NGC 6881 |
| NGC 6883 | Red Necked Emu | Sh2-104 |
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