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Kappa Crt

HIP 55874; Kappa Crt; 16 Crt Star Crt Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.94
Spectral Type F4III-IV
Star Color Yellow (B-V 0.49)

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 27m 09.5s
Dec -12° 21' 24.0"
Constellation Crt
HR 4416
HIP 55874
Bayer Kappa
Flamsteed 16 Crt

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Multiple Star System

Separation 24.6″
Companion Mag 13.0
Position Angle 347°
Star Colors A: Yellow
Discoverer KUI 57

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