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HIP 22531; Iota Pic

Observable Double Star Excellent (64/100)

Sep: 12.3", Companion: mag 6.2

HIP 22531; Iota Pic DoubleStar Pic Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.61
Spectral Type F0IV
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.33)

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 50m 55.2s
Dec -53° 27' 41.0"
Constellation Pic
HR 1563
HIP 22531
Bayer Iota

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Multiple Star System

Separation 12.3″
Companion Mag 6.2
Companion Sp F4V
Position Angle 58°
Star Colors A: Yellow-white B: Yellow-white
Discoverer DUN 18

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 58° A (5.6) B (6.2)

Sep: 12.3″ · PA: 58° · N up, E left

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

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Stellar Notes

CPM with HR 1564. B-V for combined light.

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