Dalim
HIP 14879; Alpha For
Observable Double Star
Excellent (60/100)
Sep: 5.4", Companion: mag 7.2
HIP 14879; Alpha For
DoubleStar
For
Visible
Level 3
Medium telescope (6-8") - Requires steady seeing
Physical Properties
Magnitude
3.87
Spectral Type
F6V
Star Color
Yellow
(B-V 0.52)
Distance
46.4 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
03h 12m 04.3s
Dec
-28° 59' 13.0"
Constellation
For
HR
963
HIP
14879
Bayer
Alpha
Double Cat
2402
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Multiple Star System
Separation
5.4″
Companion Mag
7.2
Position Angle
301°
Star Colors
A: Yellow
B: Orange
Discoverer
HJ 3555
Eyepiece View
80x
Dawes: 1.9″
TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
Sep: 5.4″ · PA: 301° · N up, E left
Resolved · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 3.1″
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Stellar Notes
ADS 2402B, 7.0 - 9.03v.
3.9 F8IV, 6.5 G7V, 314y, a = 4.367". Combined mag., colors.
0.070".
Fornacis; 12 Eri in For.
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