WOH G64
WOH G64 is a mira variable star in the constellation Dorado.
Red supergiant in the LMC
Facts
| Type | Mira variable star (spectral type M7.5(I)e) |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Position (J2000) | 4h 55m 10s, −68° 20′ |
| Studied in | 116 scientific papers (SIMBAD) |
When and how to see it
WOH G64 is highest in the sky at midnight in December. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 2° 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.
More in Dorado
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Data: SIMBAD (CDS, Strasbourg; the site's weekly copy) · Data sources & credits