Type | Carbon Star |
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Magnitude | 6.8 | Right Ascension | 10h 51' 37.2" (2000) |
Declination | 21° 15' 0" S |
Constellation | Hydra |
Classification | C-N:6 |
Andrew Cooper
Jan 13, 2008 Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Deep Violet
Very red! a deep coppery red color that is always surprising, this was the first carbon star I had ever encountered when I stumbled upon it while sweeping with the UofA 21" all those years ago
Steve Coe
Period 533 days; 6.5-12m; Reddest star known; famous― SAC Red Star Database
MCG -03-28-004 | NGC 3450 | NGC 3453 |
NGC 3464 |
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