52 Cygni
Overlaid DSS image of 52 Cygni, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
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52 Cyg
Σ 2726A, BD+30 4167, HD 197912, HR 7942, WDS J20456+3043A, SAO 70467, GSC 02687-02651, HIP 102453
Σ 2726A, BD+30 4167, HD 197912, HR 7942, WDS J20456+3043A, SAO 70467, GSC 02687-02651, HIP 102453
| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.23 | Right Ascension | 20h 45' 39.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 30° 43' 11" N |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Description | Binary 4.23/9.53 5.9" @ 72° |
| Classification | K0IIIa |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Sep 7, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Pale orange, a 10th magnitude companion visible 6" northeast, the star sits mid-stream in the Western Veil Nebula NGC 6960, visible as a ghostly band north to south in the field.
Gaia DR2 data shows matching parallax and comparable proper motion for the companion, likely a binary pair.
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52 Cygni