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90 Leo

Observable Double Star Good (59/100)

Sep: 3.1", Companion: mag 7.3

HIP 56473; 90 Leo DoubleStar Leo Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.95
Spectral Type B4V
Star Color Blue (B-V -0.16)
Distance 1,087 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 34m 42.5s
Dec +16° 47' 49.0"
Constellation Leo
HR 4456
HIP 56473
Flamsteed 90 Leo
Double Cat 8220

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Multiple Star System

Components 3
Component IDs AB
Separation 3.1″
Companion Mag 7.3
Companion Sp B9V
Position Angle 209°
Star Colors A: Blue B: Blue-white
Discoverer STF1552

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 209° A (6.0) B (7.3)

Sep: 3.1″ · PA: 209° · N up, E left

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

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Stellar Notes

AB binary. Combined mag., colors. B is B6. C, 9.64V F5 at 63".
ADS 8220B.

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