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HIP 40291

HIP 40291 Star Pup Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.37
Spectral Type K2III
Star Color Orange (B-V 1.14)

Position & Identifiers

RA 08h 13m 41.1s
Dec -33° 34' 09.0"
Constellation Pup
HR 3238
HIP 40291

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Multiple Star System

Separation 9.5″
Companion Mag 13.1
Position Angle 277°
Star Colors A: Orange
Discoverer B 2173

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