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Observable Double Star Good (53/100)

Sep: 5.0", 11.1v companion at 5" noted by Innes not confir...

HIP 17618; Sigma For DoubleStar For Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.90
Spectral Type A3V
Star Color White (B-V 0.12)

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 46m 27.4s
Dec -29° 20' 17.0"
Constellation For
HR 1171
HIP 17618
Bayer Sigma

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Multiple Star System

Separation 5.0″
Star Colors A: White

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Stellar Notes

11.1v companion at 5" noted by Innes not confirmed.

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