Beta Ind

HIP 103227; Beta Ind Star Ind Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.65

Spectral Type K1II

Star Color Red (B-V 1.25)

Distance 611 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 20h 54m 48.6s

Dec -58° 27' 15.0"

Constellation Ind

HR 7986

HIP 103227

Bayer Beta

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Multiple Star System

Separation 16.9″

Companion Mag 12.5

Position Angle 99°

Star Colors A: Red

Discoverer B 2487

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