The true nodal quadrant of Capella

Jr. Bagnuolo W. G., H. A. McAlister

Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific · 1983 · 12 citations · 0 references

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The 180° ambiguity in the longitude of the ascending node of Capella has been resolved by means of an analysis of photographic speckle observations. The results indicate that the correct nodal quadrant is that given by Anderson in 1920 and 180° from the currently assumed value.