HR Lup
Observable Double Star
Fair (25/100)
Sep: 1.2", Companion: mag 8.4
HIP 74066
DoubleStar
Lup
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.79
Variable Type
Alpha2 CVn (Magnetic Rotating)
Spectral Type
B8IVSi
Star Color
Blue-white
(B-V -0.14)
Position & Identifiers
RA
15h 08m 12.1s
Dec
-40° 35' 02.0"
Constellation
Lup
HR
5624
HIP
74066
Variable ID
HR Lup
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Multiple Star System
Separation
1.2″
Companion Mag
8.4
Position Angle
110°
Star Colors
A: Blue-white
B: Yellow-white
Discoverer
HUB 12
Eyepiece View
80x
Dawes: 1.9″
TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
Sep: 1.2″ · PA: 110° · N up, E left
Unresolved · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 3.1″
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Spectral Classification
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Blackbody Spectrum
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Stellar Notes
Alpha CV 5.76 - 5.81V, 0.8775d.
Magnetic field.
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