Gamma Cae
Observable Double Star
Good (53/100)
Sep: 3.2", Companion: mag 8.2
HIP 23595; Gamma1 Cae
DoubleStar
Cae
Visible
Level 4
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.55
Spectral Type
K3III
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.20)
Distance
250.9 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
05h 04m 24.4s
Dec
-35° 29' 00.0"
Constellation
Cae
HR
1652
HIP
23595
Bayer
Gamma1
Variable ID
Var?
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Multiple Star System
Separation
3.2″
Companion Mag
8.2
Position Angle
305°
Star Colors
A: Red
Discoverer
JC 9
Eyepiece View
80x
Dawes: 1.9″
TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
Sep: 3.2″ · PA: 305° · N up, E left
Resolved · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 3.1″
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Stellar Notes
Secondary probably variable.
0.005".
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