Type | Star |
---|---|
Magnitude | 4.71 | Right Ascension | 5h 29' 44.0" (2000) |
Declination | 1° 5' 32" S |
Constellation | Orion |
Classification | K4III |
Andrew Cooper
Nov 25, 2020 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 5 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Rich orange, a 9th magnitude companion sits 13" east appearing quite faint near its 4.7 magnitude primary
Gaia DR2 data reveals that this is likely a physical pair with comparable parallax and proper motion
HD 36591 | IC 423 | IC 424 |
Mintaka | VV Orionis |
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