Alpha Cae
HIP 21770; Alpha Cae
Star
Cae
Visible
Level 2
Small telescope (4")
Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.45
Range
4.44 - 4.47
Variable Type
DSCT:
Spectral Type
F2V
Star Color
Yellow-white
(B-V 0.34)
Distance
72 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
04h 40m 33.7s
Dec
-41° 51' 50.0"
Constellation
Cae
HR
1502
HIP
21770
Bayer
Alpha
Variable ID
Var?
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Multiple Star System
Separation
7.5″
Companion Mag
12.5
Position Angle
137°
Star Colors
A: Yellow-white
Discoverer
HDO 190
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