Westerlund 1-26
Also known as Westerlund 1 W 26
Westerlund 1-26 is a star in the constellation Ara.
Red supergiant in the Westerlund 1 cluster, in Ara
Facts
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Ara |
| Position (J2000) | 16h 47m 05s, −45° 50′ |
When and how to see it
Westerlund 1-26 is highest in the sky at midnight in June. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 24° above the horizon; from 50° N it never rises.
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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