Gamma Vol
HIP 34481; Gamma2 Vol
Observable Double Star
Excellent (74/100)
Sep: 14.5", Companion: mag 5.4
HIP 34481; Gamma2 Vol
DoubleStar
Vol
Visible
Level 2
Small telescope (4") - Requires steady seeing
Physical Properties
Magnitude
3.78
Spectral Type
G9III
Star Color
Orange
(B-V 1.04)
Distance
141.5 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
07h 08m 44.9s
Dec
-70° 29' 56.0"
Constellation
Vol
HR
2736
HIP
34481
Bayer
Gamma2
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Multiple Star System
Separation
14.5″
Companion Mag
5.4
Companion Sp
F2V
Position Angle
299°
Star Colors
A: Orange
B: Yellow-white
Discoverer
DUN 42
Eyepiece View
80x
Dawes: 1.9″
TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
Sep: 14.5″ · PA: 299° · N up, E left
Resolved · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 3.1″
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Spectral Classification
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Stellar Notes
3.56 - 3.62V, blend with 2735.
Binary with HR 2735. Combined mag. and colors, 3.63V, +0.91(B-V), +0.60(U-B), +0.48(R-I).
0.018".
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