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HIP 41639

Observable Double Star Good (57/100)

Sep: 4.7", Companion: mag 7.0

HIP 41639 DoubleStar Vel Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.99
Spectral Type B2IV
Star Color Blue (B-V -0.16)

Position & Identifiers

RA 08h 29m 27.6s
Dec -44° 43' 30.0"
Constellation Vel
HR 3359
HIP 41639

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Multiple Star System

Separation 4.7″
Companion Mag 7.0
Position Angle 351°
Star Colors A: Blue B: White
Discoverer DUN 70

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 351° A (5.0) B (7.0)

Sep: 4.7″ · PA: 351° · N up, E left

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

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Stellar Notes

Components B2III and B2.5V.

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