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M40 Winecke 4

TYPEDouble Star
CONSTUrsa Major
MAG9.3
Star Hop
Imaging Reference
Winecke 4
Object Data

The Winecke 4 is a double star in the constellation Ursa Major, located about 510 light-years from Earth. With an apparent size of 49.0' and a magnitude of 9.3, it is best observed during spring.

Under dark skies, this object is considered Easy to observe with small amateur telescopes.

Type
Double Star
Constellation
Ursa Major
Distance
510 ly
Size
49.0'
Season
Spring
Difficulty
Easy
Magnitude
9.3
Altitude Profile (24h)
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