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Xi Aur

HIP 27949; Xi Aur; 30 Aur Star Aur Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.99
Spectral Type A2V
Star Color White (B-V 0.05)
Distance 271.8 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 05h 54m 50.8s
Dec +55° 42' 25.0"
Constellation Aur
HR 2029
HIP 27949
Bayer Xi
Flamsteed 30 Aur

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Stellar Notes

Sirius group?
Lambda Boo type.
Flamsteed also called this star 32 Cam = 30 Aur.
Radius relative to Sun = 2.6.

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