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Xi Cet

HIP 10324; Xi Cet; 65 Cet

HIP 10324; Xi Cet; 65 Cet Star Cet Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.37
Range 4.35 - 4.38
Variable Type E:
Spectral Type G6II-IIICN-2
Star Color Orange (B-V 0.89)
Distance 148 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 02h 13m 00.0s
Dec +08° 50' 48.0"
Constellation Cet
HR 649
HIP 10324
Bayer Xi
Flamsteed 65 Cet

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Multiple Star System

Separation 0.1″
Position Angle 84°
Star Colors A: Orange
Discoverer MCA 5

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Stellar Notes

E?, 4.35 - 4.38V.
Suspected occultation double, sep. 0.012".
1642.1d, K 5.91k/s, V0 -3.93k/s, asini 134.

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