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Gaia BH3

Gaia BH3 is a star in the constellation Aquila.

Most massive stellar black hole known in our galaxy (33 Suns), in Aquila

Gaia BH3: a sky-survey photograph of its field
Sky survey view (DSS2 colour, or a backup survey)

Facts

TypeStar
ConstellationAquila
Position (J2000)19h 39m 18s, +14° 55′

When and how to see it

Gaia BH3 is highest in the sky at midnight in July. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 85° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 55°.

Heights are worked out for India and for 50° N. Set your location in Settings to see them for where you are.

For tonight's best time from your own town, the darkness and the Moon, open it on the map and see its "Tonight from your location" card.

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