61 Cygni B
Overlaid DSS image of 61 Cygni B, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around 61 Cygni B
61 Cyg B
BD+38 4344, HD 201092, HR 8086, WDS J21069+3845B, GSC 03168-02798, HIP 104217
BD+38 4344, HD 201092, HR 8086, WDS J21069+3845B, GSC 03168-02798, HIP 104217
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.03 | Right Ascension | 21h 6' 55.2" (2000) |
| Declination | 38° 44' 31" N |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Description | High proper motion |
| Classification | K7V |
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
Other Data Sources for 61 Cygni B
Associated objects for 61 Cygni B
Nearby objects for 61 Cygni B
5 objects found within 120'
| 61 Cygni | 61 Cygni A | Berkeley 54 |
| Dolidze 45 | Tau Cygni |
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61 Cygni B