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18 Sco

HIP 79672; 18 Sco Star Sco Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.50
Spectral Type G2Va
Star Color Yellow (B-V 0.65)
Distance 53 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 15m 37.3s
Dec -08° 22' 10.0"
Constellation Sco
HR 6060
HIP 79672
Flamsteed 18 Sco

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Multiple Star System

Separation 49.7″
Companion Mag 13.3
Position Angle 309°
Star Colors A: Yellow
Discoverer BUP 165

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