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HIP 20985

HIP 20985 Star Tau Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.48
Spectral Type G8III
Star Color Orange (B-V 1.03)

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 30m 02.4s
Dec +10° 15' 45.0"
Constellation Tau
HR 1425
HIP 20985

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Multiple Star System

Separation 59.6″
Companion Mag 15.5
Position Angle 76°
Star Colors A: Orange
Discoverer LDS5568

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