Iota Cnc
HIP 43103; Iota Cnc; 48 Cnc
Observable Double Star
Excellent (70/100)
Sep: 30.6", Companion: mag 6.0
HIP 43103; Iota Cnc; 48 Cnc
DoubleStar
Cnc
Visible
Level 2
Small telescope (4") - Requires steady seeing
Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.02
Spectral Type
G7.5IIIaBa0.1
Star Color
Orange
(B-V 1.01)
Distance
191.9 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
08h 46m 41.8s
Dec
+28° 45' 36.0"
Constellation
Cnc
HR
3475
HIP
43103
Bayer
Iota
Flamsteed
48 Cnc
Double Cat
6988
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Multiple Star System
Separation
30.6″
Companion Mag
6.0
Companion Sp
A2V
Position Angle
308°
Star Colors
A: Orange
B: White
Discoverer
STF1268
Eyepiece View
80x
Dawes: 1.9″
TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
Sep: 30.6″ · PA: 308° · 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
Probably NSV 4238.
Binary with HR 3474.
Also classified G8II.
0.023".
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