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HIP 90344; 42 Dra

HIP 90344; 42 Dra Star Dra Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.82

Spectral Type K1.5IIIFe-0.5

Star Color Red (B-V 1.19)

Distance 155 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 18h 25m 59.1s

Dec +65° 33' 49.0"

Constellation Dra

HR 6945

HIP 90344

Flamsteed 42 Dra

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Multiple Star System

Separation 24.4″

Companion Mag 13.0

Position Angle 208°

Star Colors A: Red

Discoverer UC 3580

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