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In memoriam Halton C. Arp (1927-2013).


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61 Cygni (Binary star)
Also known as: 61 Cyg, Piazzi's Flying Star
Right ascension: 21h 7m Declination: 38° 48'
Constellation: Cygnus
Date/time: 2012.08.19 20:30 UT
Equipment: 4.5" f/8 Newtonian
FoV: 14' Magnification and filter(s): 150x
Seeing: 7/10 Transparency: 4/5
SQM: 21.37 m/as2 Temperature: 16°C
Humidity: dry Wind: none
Sight: 3 - definite details, interesting look
Difficulty: 1 - instantly visible, no dark adaptation or averted vision needed
Position: 1 - very easy, many bright stars nearby
Location: Lipótfa, Zselic, Hungary
Observer: Ferenc Lovró
Description:

Spectacular yellow binary star, makes a nice couple especially at low magnification. The fainter companion is a little bit bluish. The primary aim for this sketch is to observe this star once every year from now on on the approximately same day in order to display how this star drifts through space compared to the other field stars - this is one of the fastest apparently moving star with about 5" per year.


Hi-resolution image: [ reversed sketch | original sketch ]
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