NW Pup
Observable Double Star
Good (47/100)
Sep: 118.9", Companion: mag 8.7
HIP 35406
DoubleStar
Pup
Visible
Level 2
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.11
Variable Type
Beta Cephei (Pulsating)
Spectral Type
B2IVne
Star Color
Blue
(B-V -0.16)
Position & Identifiers
RA
07h 18m 38.2s
Dec
-36° 44' 34.0"
Constellation
Pup
HR
2790
HIP
35406
Variable ID
NW Pup
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Multiple Star System
Separation
118.9″
Companion Mag
8.7
Position Angle
215°
Star Colors
A: Blue
B: Yellow-white
Eyepiece View
80x
Dawes: 1.9″
TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
Sep: 118.9″ · PA: 215° · N up, E left
Resolved · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 3.1″
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Stellar Notes
Beta C amp. 0.02V. 3-hour period not confirmed. Ell, amp. 0.045V, 1d.
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