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HIP 16228

Observable Double Star Good (49/100)

Sep: 2.3", Companion: mag 7.8

HIP 16228 DoubleStar Cam Visible Level 4 Large telescope (10"+) - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.21
Spectral Type B9Ia
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.41)

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 29m 04.1s
Dec +59° 56' 25.0"
Constellation Cam
HR 1035
HIP 16228
Double Cat 2544

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Multiple Star System

Separation 2.3″
Companion Mag 7.8
Position Angle 162°
Star Colors A: Yellow-white B: Orange
Discoverer STF 385

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 162° A (4.2) B (7.8)

Sep: 2.3″ · PA: 162° · N up, E left

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

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Stellar Notes

H alpha profile var.
Cam OB1; in reflection nebula; member assoc. Cam R1 at 870 pc.

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