Lacaille 8760
Overlaid DSS image of Lacaille 8760, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around Lacaille 8760
AX Microscopii, AX Mic, CD-39 14192, HD 202560, SAO 212866, HIP 105090, Gaia DR3 6583272171336048640
| Type | Variable Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.68 (avg.) | Right Ascension | 21h 17' 15.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 38° 52' 3" S |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Classification | M1V |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 28, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
15cm f/5 Newtonian, Primero @ 53x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Rich orange, no companion noted
Andrew Cooper
Oct 8, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Rich orange, no companion noted
Only 13 lightyears away with a parallax of 251.8mas and a very high proper motion of -3258mas/yr in RA and -1145mas/yr in Dec
Other Data Sources for Lacaille 8760
Nearby objects for Lacaille 8760
4 objects found within 120'
| HD 201647 | HD 201772 | |
| Theta1 Microscopii |
Credits...
Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
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Lacaille 8760