Barnard's Star

[RichardJ (Richard)]

Hi,

After the components of Alpha Centauri, the next closest star is Barnard's Star, a red dwarf 5.98 light years away in Ophiuchus, spectral type M3.5V. Visual magnitude is 9.6. I tracked it down with my 15cm Dob and thought I would capture an image with my DSLR. The star is located near a group of stars called Taurus Poniatovii that form a V shape resembling the Hyades.

If you get a chance worthwhile ticking it off on your observing list.

For more info see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnard's_Star

[Domol (Domenic)]

Hi Richard,
Great Work. It nice to track down these nearby neighbours. They are overlooked by most! try the next one out - Wolf 359

[RichardJ (Richard)]

Hi Domenic,

Thanks. I'll give it a go.

RichardJ