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15 Tri

Observable Double Star Good (56/100)

Sep: 142.4", Companion: mag 6.8

HIP 12086; 15 Tri DoubleStar Tri Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.35
Variable Type Slow Irregular Variable
Spectral Type M3IIIa
Star Color Red (B-V 1.66)
Distance 203.8 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 02h 35m 46.8s
Dec +34° 41' 15.0"
Constellation Tri
HR 750
HIP 12086
Flamsteed 15 Tri

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Multiple Star System

Separation 142.4″
Companion Mag 6.8
Position Angle 16°
Star Colors A: Red
Discoverer AG 304

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 16° A (5.3) B (6.8)

Sep: 142.4″ · PA: 16° · N up, E left

Resolved · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 3.1″

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Stellar Notes

Lb?, 5.39 - 5.53V.
Companion, A5, optical.

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