Prima Giedi
Overlaid DSS image of Prima Giedi, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Prima Giedi
Alpha1 Capricorni, α1 Cap, 5 Cap
BD-12 5683, HD 192876, HR 7747, WDS J20176-1230Aa,Ab, WDS J20176-1230A, SAO 163422, GSC 05748-02598, HIP 100027
BD-12 5683, HD 192876, HR 7747, WDS J20176-1230Aa,Ab, WDS J20176-1230A, SAO 163422, GSC 05748-02598, HIP 100027
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.27 | Right Ascension | 20h 17' 38.9" (2000) |
| Declination | 12° 30' 30" S |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Classification | G3Ib |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 8, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Orange, a conspicuous 9th magnitude star (SAO 163421) is 47" southwest, α1 Cap is 6' southeast, 3 Cap is 21' northwest, all set in a rich field.
α1 Cap, α2 Cap, and SAO 163421 all have dramatically different parallax in the Gaia DR2 data indicating no physical relation for the three.
Andrew Cooper
Aug 23, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 153x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 5.5 Moon: 0%
A brilliant rich yellow, 1 9.6 magnitude companion visible 1; southwest, an 8.6 magnitude 0.8" companion is not visible, the bright α2 Cap is 6' east making for a very pretty field
Other Data Sources for Prima Giedi
Associated objects for Prima Giedi
Nearby objects for Prima Giedi
6 objects found within 60'
| 3 Capricorni | Algedi | Alshat |
| NGC 6897 | NGC 6898 | SAO 163421 |
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Prima Giedi