HD 191765

HD 191765

WR*

WR* — SIMBAD verified

HD 191765, also known as WR 134, is a highly luminous Wolf-Rayet star located in the constellation Cygnus. It is characterized by intense stellar winds and complex, ionized nebular structures in its surrounding environment, making it a challenging and fascinating target for advanced imaging.

Key Facts

RA (J2000)

20h 10m 14.2s

Dec (J2000)

+36° 10′ 35″

Visual Magnitude

8.08

Best Season

Summer (Jun–Aug)

How to Find It

Locate the constellation Cygnus and star-hop from Gamma Cygni toward the east-southeast; the star is situated near the coordinates RA 20h 10m 14s, Dec +36° 10' 35".

Observing Tip

Because this object is a Wolf-Rayet star, use a narrow-band OIII filter during long-exposure photography to highlight the faint, expanding nebulosity surrounding the stellar core.

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