V539 Arae
Overlaid DSS image of V539 Arae, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around V539 Arae
V539 Ara, CD-53 7423, HD 161783, HR 6622, WDS J17505-5337A, SAO 245065, HIP 87314, Gaia DR3 5921022161722960512
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.71 | Right Ascension | 17h 50' 28.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 53° 36' 45" S |
| Constellation | Ara |
| Classification | B2/3Vnn |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Jun 29, 2024 Kaʻohe, Mauna Kea, HI (map)
46cm f/4.5 Newtonian, Deep Violet @ 95x
Seeing: 7 Transparency: 7 Moon: 0%
White, a 9th magnitude companion easily visible 12" west in rich galactic starfield
Gaia EDR3 data for this companion shows comparable proper motion and parallax, likely a physical association
Other Data Sources for V539 Arae
Nearby objects for V539 Arae
1 object found within 120'
| Cervantes |
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V539 Arae