HIP 111795 — Star in Lacerta
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1Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.21
Range
5.08 - 5.25
Period
35 days
Variable Type
Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type
M4+III
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.58)
2Position & Identifiers
RA
22h 38m 37.9s
Dec
+56° 47' 45.0"
Constellation
Lacerta
(Lac)
HR
8621
HIP
111795
HD
214665
SAO
34651
Double Cat
16140
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| Equipment | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked eye Naked eye | Medium | Hard+ | Hard |
| 50 mm finder 50mm finder | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| 150 mm telescope 150mm scope | Easy | Easy | Easy |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
4Visibility
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Jul – Sep
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14Stellar Notes
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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.
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2.1°
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2.8°
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Hot blue O-type star
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mag 5.04
4.4°
Cepheus
IC 1470
Emission nebula — try an OIII filter
Emission Nebula
mag 11.50
4.9°
Cepheus
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