GY Monocerotis
Overlaid DSS image of GY Monocerotis, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around GY Monocerotis
GY Mon
BD-04 1708, HD 50436, SAO 133825, GSC 04809-01974, HIP 33059
BD-04 1708, HD 50436, SAO 133825, GSC 04809-01974, HIP 33059
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 9.4 | Right Ascension | 6h 53' 11.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 4° 34' 34" S |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Classification | C-N5+ |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Feb 9, 2018 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 92x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 20%
MOdest coppery-orange color, rich galatic plane starfield
Steve Coe
Period Irr; 9.4-10.6m; 30min west of CL NGC 2311― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for GY Monocerotis
Nearby objects for GY Monocerotis
5 objects found within 120'
| Citala | HD 52432 | NGC 2286 |
| NGC 2311 | PK 216-0.1 |
Credits...
Drawings, descriptions, and CCD photos are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.
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GY Monocerotis