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Theta Aur

Observable Double Star Excellent (63/100)

Sep: 3.7", Companion: mag 7.2

HIP 28380; Theta Aur; 37 Aur DoubleStar Aur Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 2.62
Variable Type Alpha2 CVn (Magnetic Rotating)
Spectral Type B9IV
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.08)
Distance 165.6 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 05h 59m 43.3s
Dec +37° 12' 45.0"
Constellation Aur
HR 2095
HIP 28380
Bayer Theta
Flamsteed 37 Aur
Variable ID The Aur
Double Cat 4566

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Multiple Star System

Components 4
Component IDs AB
Separation 3.7″
Companion Mag 7.2
Position Angle 302°
Star Colors A: Blue-white B: Yellow
Discoverer STT 545

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 302° A (2.6) B (7.2)

Sep: 3.7″ · PA: 302° · N up, E left

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

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Stellar Notes

ADS 4566B. Alpha CV 2.62 - 2.70V. Amp. 0.43m at 1400A, 1.3735d. Magnetic field varies 3.618d.
AB binary , combined mag., colors. B is 7.2v G2V. C, 11v at 49" optical.
0.032".
Radius 3.3 solar.

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