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54 Leo

Observable Double Star Excellent (60/100)

Sep: 6.9", Companion: mag 6.3

HIP 53417; 54 Leo DoubleStar Leo Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.50
Spectral Type A1V
Star Color White (B-V 0.01)
Distance 217.4 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 55m 36.8s
Dec +24° 44' 59.0"
Constellation Leo
HR 4259
HIP 53417
Flamsteed 54 Leo
Double Cat 7979

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Multiple Star System

Separation 6.9″
Companion Mag 6.3
Companion Sp A2Vn
Position Angle 111°
Star Colors A: White B: White
Discoverer STF1487

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 111° A (4.5) B (6.3)

Sep: 6.9″ · PA: 111° · N up, E left

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

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Stellar Notes

Binary with HR 4260. Colors for combined light. Blended mag. 4.32V.

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