Type | Variable Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 6.168 (avg.) | Right Ascension | 21h 57' 2.2" (2000) |
Declination | 37° 44' 48" S |
Constellation | Grus |
Classification | F2/3V |
Andrew Cooper
Jun 28, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
15cm f/5 Newtonian, Primero @ 53x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Yellow, no companion noted, brightest of a 4' triangle of stars including HD 208487 4' east-southeast
Andrew Cooper
Jun 3, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 136x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
White, no companion noted, flanked by two 7th magnitude stars 3' southeast and 5' north, 44' southeast of δ Gru
Andrew Cooper
Sep 10, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Pale yellow, no companion noted, part of a distinctive 5' diamond of four stars that includes BZ Gru, two other 7th magnitude stars, HD 208434 and HD 208487, with the fourth the 10th magnitude star GSC 07982-00361
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