Alpha Microscopii
Overlaid DSS image of Alpha Microscopii, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Alpha Microscopii
α Mic
CD-34 14660, HD 198232, HR 7965, WDS J20500-3347A, SAO 212472, GSC 07465-01445, HIP 102831
CD-34 14660, HD 198232, HR 7965, WDS J20500-3347A, SAO 212472, GSC 07465-01445, HIP 102831
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.89 | Right Ascension | 20h 49' 58.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 33° 46' 47" S |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Classification | G8III |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Oct 8, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Yellow, a 10th magnitude companion visible 20" south, 44' southwest of β Mic
The Gaia DR2 data for parallax and proper motion seems to indicate this is a binary pair
Other Data Sources for Alpha Microscopii
Nearby objects for Alpha Microscopii
1 object found within 120'
| Beta Microscopii |
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Alpha Microscopii