VW Geminorum
Overlaid DSS image of VW Geminorum, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
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VW Gem, BD+31 1388, HD 47883, SAO 59383, CCCS 558, GSC 02435-00186, HIP 32083
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 8.14 | Right Ascension | 6h 42' 8.6" (2000) |
| Declination | 31° 27' 18" N |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Classification | C5,4_Ba5 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Feb 11, 2018 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 92x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 20%
Modest orange star in a rich starfield, no other notably bright stars in the field
Steve Coe
Period Irr; 8.7-9.1m― SAC Red Star Database
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VW Geminorum