Clusters & Stars
HD 162826
HD 162826 is a star located about 110 light-years from Earth. It has an aparent magnitude of 6.46 and can be seen with binoculars or a low-power telescope.
Target details
HD 162826 is a star located about 110 light-years from Earth. It has an aparent magnitude of 6.46 and can be seen with binoculars or a low-power telescope. It is 15% more massive than the Sun and is believed to almost certainly be a 'sibling' of our Sun, meaning it formed in the same star forming region at around the same time.
Capture details
Data captured on 25th & 26th May, 2016.
32x 2 minute exposures at ISO400.
Equipment details
Skywatcher Quattro 200 CF
NEQ6 Pro
Canon 40d (IR Filter removed)
Skywatcher ST-80
QHY5L-II
Processing details
This image was processed in Pixinsight & Lightroom.
Quick facts
- What is HD 162826?
- HD 162826 is a star located about 110 light-years from Earth. It has an aparent magnitude of 6.46 and can be seen with binoculars or a low-power telescope.
- What are its catalogue names?
- HD 162826
- When was this photo taken?
- 26 May 2016
- What equipment was used?
- Skywatcher Quattro 200 CF, NEQ6 Pro, Canon 40d (IR Filter removed), Skywatcher ST-80, QHY5L-II
- Where was it taken from?
- Lisburn, Northern Ireland.