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Theta Gru

Observable Double Star Fair (24/100)

Sep: 1.5", Companion: mag 6.6

HIP 114131; Theta Gru DoubleStar Gru Visible Level 5 Expert level - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.28
Spectral Type F5mDel Del
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.42)
Distance 191.9 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 23h 06m 52.8s
Dec -43° 31' 14.0"
Constellation Gru
HR 8787
HIP 114131
Bayer Theta

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Multiple Star System

Components 3
Component IDs AB
Separation 1.5″
Companion Mag 6.6
Position Angle 115°
Star Colors A: Yellow-white B: Orange
Discoverer JC 20

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 115° A (4.3) B (6.6)

Sep: 1.5″ · PA: 115° · N up, E left

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

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Stellar Notes

Also classified F6IV, or Delta Sct.
0.027".

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