HIP 61789
Observable Double Star
Fair (25/100)
Sep: 1.2", Companion: mag 7.9
HIP 61789
DoubleStar
Cen
Visible
Level 5
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.64
Variable Type
Alpha2 CVn (Magnetic Rotating)
Spectral Type
B8II/III
Star Color
Blue-white
(B-V -0.08)
Position & Identifiers
RA
12h 39m 52.5s
Dec
-39° 59' 15.0"
Constellation
Cen
HR
4817
HIP
61789
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Multiple Star System
Separation
1.2″
Companion Mag
7.9
Position Angle
75°
Star Colors
A: Blue-white
B: Yellow
Discoverer
HUB 10
Eyepiece View
80x
Dawes: 1.9″
TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
Sep: 1.2″ · PA: 75° · N up, E left
Unresolved · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 3.1″
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Spectral Classification
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Stellar Notes
Alpha CV? 4.61 - 4.66V. Period about 0.46d:
Pleiades group.
HgMn star. Gallium II lines strong.
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