[kjfenby]

Can anyone tell me the name of a small vivid ruby red star (not visible to the unaided eye) that is located somewhere in the vicinity of Menkent (in Centaurus) / Hydra. I came across this star one evening whilst viewing the night sky in July, but am not exactly certain of its location. The star was one of the most spectacular sights I have seen for a while but can find no reference to it in any of my sky charts.