Alrai
HIP 116727; Gamma Cep; 35 Cep
Observable Double Star
Fair (24/100)
Sep: 1.8", Companion: mag 7.3
HIP 116727; Gamma Cep; 35 Cep
DoubleStar
Cep
Visible
Level 5
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
3.21
Spectral Type
K1III
Star Color
Orange
(B-V 1.03)
Distance
46.0 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
23h 39m 20.8s
Dec
+77° 37' 57.0"
Constellation
Cep
HR
8974
HIP
116727
Bayer
Gamma
Flamsteed
35 Cep
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Multiple Star System
Separation
1.8″
Companion Mag
7.3
Position Angle
215°
Star Colors
A: Orange
Discoverer
NHR 9
Eyepiece View
80x
Dawes: 1.9″
TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
Sep: 1.8″ · PA: 215° · N up, E left
Unresolved · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 3.1″
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Stellar Notes
Alrai; Arrai; Errai; Er Rai.
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