Thread: Abell 12, surprisingly bright
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Old 18-02-2008, 08:05 AM
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The binary star next to Abell 12, mu Ori AB, (A2715, mag 4.4+6.0) has a separation of 0.36" in 2008 and pa of 23.6 according to: http://ad.usno.navy.mil/wds/orb6/orb6ephem.html
A 16" scope should be able to split it.
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