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Theta Gem

Observable Variable Star Good (46/100)

Range: 3.2 - 3.9, Period: 233.0d

HIP 33018; Theta Gem; 34 Gem VariableStar Gem Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.60
Range 3.2 - 3.9
Period 233.000 days
Spectral Type A2IV
Star Color White (B-V 0.10)
Distance 189.0 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 52m 47.3s
Dec +33° 57' 40.0"
Constellation Gem
HR 2540
HIP 33018
Bayer Theta
Flamsteed 34 Gem
Double Cat 5532

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Multiple Star System

Components 3
Component IDs AB
Separation 80.8″
Companion Mag 12.6
Position Angle 324°
Star Colors A: White
Discoverer FOX 150

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 324° A (3.6) B (12.6)

Sep: 80.8″ · PA: 324° · N up, E left

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

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