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HIP 55588

HIP 55588 Star Cen Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.00
Spectral Type K6III
Star Color Red (B-V 1.46)
Distance 130 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 23m 12.7s
Dec -36° 09' 53.0"
Constellation Cen
HR 4396
HIP 55588

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Multiple Star System

Separation 32.6″
Companion Mag 14.1
Position Angle 124°
Star Colors A: Red
Discoverer SEE 131

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