RS Cygni (TVICS)
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Also known as: RS CYG
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Right ascension: 20h 14m
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Declination: 38° 46'
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Constellation: Cygnus
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Date/time: 2012.08.15 23:30 UT
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Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
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FoV: 17'
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Magnification and filter(s): 250x
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Seeing: 8/10
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Transparency: 3/5
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SQM: 21.2 m/as2
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Temperature: 9°C
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Humidity: dry
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Wind: none
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Sight: 3 - definite details, interesting look
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Difficulty: 1 - instantly visible, no dark adaptation or averted vision needed
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Position: 3 - moderate, some starhopping needed
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Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
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Observer: Ferenc Lovró
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Description:
Nice deep red variable star with a gentle touch of orange, the middle apex of a remarkable triangle of stars. To the N you may find another nice colourful TVICS star, HIP 100155.
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Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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