61 Cygni A
Overlaid DSS image of 61 Cygni A, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
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61 Cyg A
V1803 Cyg, BD+38 4343, HD 201091, HR 8085, WDS J21069+3845A, SAO 70919, HIP 104214
V1803 Cyg, BD+38 4343, HD 201091, HR 8085, WDS J21069+3845A, SAO 70919, HIP 104214
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.21 | Right Ascension | 21h 6' 54.0" (2000) |
| Declination | 38° 44' 58" N |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Description | High proper motion |
| Classification | K5V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 19, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 127x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
61 Cyg is a lovely wide binary, two rich orange stars separated by about 30", the brighter 61Cyg A is seen to the northwest while 61Cyg B lies to the southeast and about half a magnitude fainter in a rich galactic starfield
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Associated objects for 61 Cygni A
Nearby objects for 61 Cygni A
5 objects found within 120'
| 61 Cygni | 61 Cygni B | Berkeley 54 |
| Dolidze 45 | Tau Cygni |
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61 Cygni A