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Xi Lup

HIP 78105; Xi Lup

Observable Double Star Excellent (69/100)

Sep: 10.2", Companion: mag 5.6

HIP 78105; Xi Lup DoubleStar Lup Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.12
Spectral Type A3V
Star Color White (B-V 0.12)
Distance 130.5 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 15h 56m 53.5s
Dec -33° 57' 59.0"
Constellation Lup
HR 5925
HIP 78105
Bayer Xi

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Multiple Star System

Separation 10.2″
Companion Mag 5.6
Companion Sp B9V
Position Angle 50°
Star Colors A: White B: Blue-white
Discoverer PZ 4

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 50° A (5.1) B (5.6)

Sep: 10.2″ · PA: 50° · N up, E left

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

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Stellar Notes

Binary with HR 5926. Mag. and color for combined light, 4.585V, +0.09(B-V), +0.07(U-B).
Also classified A2.5IV.
0.018".

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