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Rho Her

HIP 85112; Rho Her; 75 Her

Observable Double Star Excellent (66/100)

Sep: 3.9", Companion: mag 5.4

HIP 85112; Rho Her; 75 Her DoubleStar Her Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.52
Spectral Type B9.5III
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.03)

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 23m 41.0s
Dec +37° 08' 45.0"
Constellation Her
HR 6485
HIP 85112
Bayer Rho
Flamsteed 75 Her
Double Cat 10526

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Multiple Star System

Components 3
Component IDs AB
Separation 3.9″
Companion Mag 5.4
Position Angle 320°
Star Colors A: Blue-white B: Yellow-white
Discoverer STF2161

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 320° A (4.5) B (5.4)

Sep: 3.9″ · PA: 320° · N up, E left

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

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Stellar Notes

ADS 10526A, E?
Binary with HR 6484. Combined colors. Combined mag. 4.17V.
Silicon star.
0.010".

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