Xi Lup
HIP 78106; Xi Lup
Observable Double Star
Excellent (67/100)
Sep: 10.3", Companion: mag 5.6
HIP 78106; Xi Lup
DoubleStar
Lup
Visible
Level 1
Naked eye / Binoculars - Requires steady seeing
Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.62
Spectral Type
B9V
Star Color
White
(B-V 0.05)
Distance
130.5 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
15h 56m 54.2s
Dec
-33° 57' 51.0"
Constellation
Lup
HR
5926
HIP
78106
Bayer
Xi
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Multiple Star System
Separation
10.3″
Companion Mag
5.6
Position Angle
50°
Star Colors
A: White
B: White
Eyepiece View
80x
Dawes: 1.9″
TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
Sep: 10.3″ · PA: 50° · 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
Binary with HR 5925.
Also classified A1V(n).
0.018".
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