| Type | Binary Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 7.4 | Right Ascension | 21h 40' 21.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 57° 34' 54" N |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Classification | F5V |
Andrew Cooper
Sep 2, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A petit binary 12' northeast of HR 8281 in a rich galactic starfield, a 7.4 and an 8.6 separated by 12", both white
Gaia DR2 data shows matching parallax and proper motion for this pair
| Barnard 161 | Barnard 163 | Cephus OB2 Association |
| Collinder 439 | Elephant Trunk Nebula | |
| IC 1396 |
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