HK Lyr is a semi-regular variable carbon star, and easy to identify in this image due to its reddish-orange color. On a approximate period of 186 days, its magnitude varies between 7.5 and 8.4. It's B-V index is 3.08.
HK Lyr (2022)
- Constellation: Lyra
- Right Ascension: 18h 42m 50.00s
- Declination: +36° 57′ 30.9″
- Distance: 4468 ly
- Apparent Magnitude: 7.5 - 8.4
- Details
- Category: Stars
- Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
- Camera: ZWO 2600 MM