Gamma Delphini
Overlaid DSS image of Gamma Delphini, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Gamma Delphini
γ Del, 12 Del
Σ 2727, BD+15 4255, WDS J20467+1607AB
Σ 2727, BD+15 4255, WDS J20467+1607AB
| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 3.87 | Right Ascension | 20h 46' 39.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 16° 7' 27" N |
| Constellation | Delphinus |
| Description | Binary 4.25/4.96 9.2" |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 10, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
γ Del is a lovely binary with a pair of yellow stars 9" apart, easily split on this night with poor seeing, γ2 Del is rich yellow, the pale yellow and fainter γ1 Del is to the west.
Gaia DR2 data shows close parallax and matching high proper motions for the pair
Other Data Sources for Gamma Delphini
Associated objects for Gamma Delphini
Nearby objects for Gamma Delphini
4 objects found within 60'
| 2MASXI J2043316+150732 | Gamma1 Delphini | |
| IC 1329 |
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Gamma Delphini