X Cancri
Overlaid DSS image of X Cancri, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
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X Cnc, BD+17 1973, HD 76221, HR 3541, SAO 98230, CCCS 1338, GSC 01394-01851, HIP 43811
| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 6.4 | Right Ascension | 8h 55' 22.8" (2000) |
| Declination | 17° 13' 53" N |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Classification | C-N4.5 |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Apr 18, 2022 Waikoloa, HI (map)
15cm f/4 Newtonian, Makaʻiki Mk2 @ 27x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6.5 Moon: 0%
Quite red, stumbled upon it while sweeping The Beehive region, no companion noted, obvious, about 6th magnitude tonight using HR3558 as the comp
Steve Coe
Period 170 days; 6.2-7.5m― SAC Red Star Database
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X Cancri