IV CMa
Overlaid DSS image of IV CMa, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around IV CMa
IV CMa, CD-26 2983, CCCS 507, GSC 06514-00102, HIP 30409
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.69 | Right Ascension | 6h 23' 39.1" (2000) |
| Declination | 27° 3' 57" S |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Classification | C-N5- |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Mar 23, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 61x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
Quite red, faint, an ember burining in a rich galactic starfield
Andrew Cooper
Feb 8, 2018 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 92x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 20%
A nice dark orange color, a rich field
Andrew Cooper
Jan 14, 2018 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 80x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A bright orange star in a rich starfield
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IV CMa