Iota Phe
HIP 116389; Iota Phe
Star
Phe
Visible
Level 2
Small telescope (4")
Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.71
Range
4.70 - 4.75
Period
12.5 days
Variable Type
Alpha2 CVn (Magnetic Rotating)
Spectral Type
A2VpSrCrEu
Star Color
White
(B-V 0.08)
Distance
652 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
23h 35m 04.6s
Dec
-42° 36' 54.0"
Constellation
Phe
HR
8949
HIP
116389
Bayer
Iota
Variable ID
Iot Phe
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Multiple Star System
Separation
6.5″
Companion Mag
12.8
Companion Sp
A5V
Position Angle
273°
Star Colors
A: White
B: Yellow-white
Discoverer
B 603
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Stellar Notes
Alpha CV 4.70 - 4.75V, about 12.5d. Magnetic variable.
Weak positive magnetic field.
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