HD 191765
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.
