| Type | Carbon Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.87 | Right Ascension | 12h 45' 7.9" (2000) |
| Declination | 45° 26' 25" N |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Classification | C-N5 |
Andrew Cooper
Jul 18, 2023 Oregon Star Party, Ochoco Mts, OR (map)
25cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Holoholo @ 71x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
Brilliant rich orange, no companion noted, the magnitude appears to be at the upper end of the range for Y CVn, quite bright explaining the current less intense color observed this 'eve
Using binoculars to allow a larger field a magnitude estimate is possible using HR 4945 Magnitude 5.8 as a comparison star, it appears La Superba is at about 5.5 magnitude tonight
Steve Coe
Period 157 days; 5.5-6.0m; famous; La Superba― SAC Red Star Database
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