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Psi Aur

HIP 32480; Psi5 Aur; 56 Aur

Observable Double Star Good (56/100)

Sep: 28.2", Companion: mag 8.7

HIP 32480; Psi5 Aur; 56 Aur DoubleStar Aur Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.25
Spectral Type G0V
Star Color Yellow (B-V 0.56)
Distance 48.0 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 46m 44.3s
Dec +43° 34' 39.0"
Constellation Aur
HR 2483
HIP 32480
Bayer Psi5
Flamsteed 56 Aur
Double Cat 5425

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Multiple Star System

Separation 28.2″
Companion Mag 8.7
Position Angle 44°
Star Colors A: Yellow B: Orange
Discoverer SHJ 75

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 44° A (5.2) B (8.7)

Sep: 28.2″ · PA: 44° · N up, E left

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

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Stellar Notes

Companion orange, optical.

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