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Eta Cha

HIP 42637; Eta Cha Star Cha Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.47
Spectral Type B8V
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.10)

Position & Identifiers

RA 08h 41m 19.5s
Dec -78° 57' 48.0"
Constellation Cha
HR 3502
HIP 42637
Bayer Eta

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Multiple Star System

Separation 8.0″
Companion Sp A7V
Position Angle 264°
Star Colors A: Blue-white B: Yellow-white
Discoverer BNK 3

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