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HIP 79945

HIP 79945 Star Sco Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.29
Spectral Type K5III
Star Color Orange (B-V 1.08)

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 19m 07.7s
Dec -20° 13' 04.0"
Constellation Sco
HR 6076
HIP 79945

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Stellar Notes

UBV photometry indicates strong interstellar absorption, confirmed by neighboring stars. However, the spectral type is | considerably later than expected, even from the observed (B-V).
UMa stream; in reflection nebula; assoc. Sco R1. If a member of UMa stream, it must be an interloper in the upper Sco | nebulosities.
Variously classified G5III, G8IIIb, K0.5III and K5III.

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