SAO 73770

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SAO 73770[1]
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Andromeda
Right ascension 0h 8m 52.5377s
Declination +28° 48' 00.089"
Apparent magnitude (V) 8.52
Characteristics
Spectral type K2
Astrometry
Proper motion (μ) RA: -13.00 mas/yr
Dec.: -7.30 mas/yr
Other designations
SAO 73770, BD+27°2, GSC 01735-01067

SAO 73770 is a 9th magnitude star in the constellation Andromeda. It is an orange star of the spectral type K2, meaning it possesses a surface temperature of 3,500 to 5,000 kelvin.[1] It is located within 30 arcminutes of the star Alpheratz.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Simbad Query Result. Simbad. Retrieved on October 13, 2007.
  2. ^ Autostar Suite Astronomer Edition. CD-ROM. Meade, April 2006.