Iota Mic

HIP 102693; Iota Mic Star Mic Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.11

Spectral Type F1IV

Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.35)

Distance 64 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 20h 48m 29.2s

Dec -43° 59' 19.0"

Constellation Mic

HR 7943

HIP 102693

Bayer Iota

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Multiple Star System

Separation 5.2″

Companion Mag 15.5

Position Angle 291°

Star Colors A: Yellow-white

Discoverer DON 992

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