RS Cygni
Overlaid DSS image of RS Cygni, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around RS Cygni
RS Cyg, BD+38 3957, HD 192443, SAO 69636, CCCS 2880, GSC 03151-00539, HIP 99653
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.5 | Right Ascension | 20h 13' 23.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 38° 43' 44" N |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Classification | C-N5.5 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Sep 6, 2021 Waikoloa, HI (map)
28cm f/10 SCT, NexStar 11" GyPSy @ 175x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
A beautiful rich orange, the 7th magnitude star HD 192422 seen 2' north is listed as a companion, 20' north of NGC6888
HD 192422 @ magnitude 7.1 makes a good comparison star, they are well matched tonight (AAVSO data shows RS Cyg at near 7.5 for this date)
Steve Coe
Period 417 days; 6.5-9.3m; just NE of Crescent Nebula― SAC Red Star Database
Other Data Sources for RS Cygni
Associated objects for RS Cygni
Nearby objects for RS Cygni
26 objects found within 120'
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RS Cygni