Alnair

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Aladin viewer for the region around Alnair
Alpha Gruis, α Gru
CD-47 14063, HD 209952, HR 8425, WDS J22082-4658, SAO 230992, HIP 109268

Type  Star
Magnitude  1.71
Right Ascension  22h 8' 13.9"  (2000)
Declination  46° 57' 40" S
Constellation  Grus
Classification  B6V
Observing Notes

Andrew Cooper
Jul 6, 2024    Tristan's Place, Ocean View, Kaʻu (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 175x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%

Brilliant blue-white, a 12th magnitude 28" companion lost in the glare from a 1.7 magnitude star
Other Data Sources for Alnair
Nearby objects for Alnair
9 objects found within 120'
IC 5170 IC 5171 IC 5181
NGC 7169 NGC 7213 NGC 7232
NGC 7232A NGC 7232B NGC 7233
Credits...

Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.

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Alnair