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Sigma Boo

HIP 71284; Sigma Boo; 28 Boo DoubleStar Boo Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.46
Variable Type Delta Scuti (Pulsating)
Spectral Type F2V
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.36)
Distance 48.0 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 34m 40.8s
Dec +29° 44' 42.0"
Constellation Boo
HR 5447
HIP 71284
Bayer Sigma
Flamsteed 28 Boo

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Multiple Star System

Components 3
Component IDs AB
Separation 212.8″
Companion Mag 10.7
Position Angle 86°
Star Colors A: Yellow-white
Discoverer STT 582

Eyepiece View

32x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 1.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 86° A (4.5) B (10.7)

Sep: 212.8″ · PA: 86° · N up, E left

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

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