55 Psc
Observable Double Star
Excellent (60/100)
Sep: 6.8", Companion: mag 8.5
HIP 3138; 55 Psc
DoubleStar
Psc
Visible
Level 3
Medium telescope (6-8") - Requires steady seeing
Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.36
Spectral Type
K0III+F3V
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.16)
Distance
362.4 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
00h 39m 55.6s
Dec
+21° 26' 18.0"
Constellation
Psc
HR
167
HIP
3138
Flamsteed
55 Psc
Double Cat
558
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Multiple Star System
Separation
6.8″
Companion Mag
8.5
Companion Sp
F3V
Position Angle
195°
Star Colors
A: Red
B: Yellow-white
Discoverer
STF 46
Eyepiece View
80x
Dawes: 1.9″
TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
Sep: 6.8″ · PA: 195° · N up, E left
Resolved · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 3.1″
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Stellar Notes
Binary.
0.007".
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