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HIP 88038

Observable Double Star Good (55/100)

Sep: 54.2", Companion: mag 7.8

HIP 88038 DoubleStar Sgr Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.74
Spectral Type G8III
Star Color Orange (B-V 0.90)

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 58m 55.6s
Dec -36° 51' 30.0"
Constellation Sgr
HR 6691
HIP 88038

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Multiple Star System

Separation 54.2″
Companion Mag 7.8
Position Angle 253°
Star Colors A: Orange
Discoverer DUN 219

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 253° A (5.7) B (7.8)

Sep: 54.2″ · PA: 253° · N up, E left

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

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Stellar Notes

Companion F0.

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