Xi Ser
HIP 86263; Xi Ser; 55 Ser
Star
Ser
Visible
Level 1
Naked eye / Binoculars
Physical Properties
Magnitude
3.54
Variable Type
Delta Scuti (Pulsating)
Spectral Type
A9IIIp(Sr)
Star Color
Yellow-white
(B-V 0.26)
Distance
109 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
17h 37m 35.2s
Dec
-15° 23' 55.0"
Constellation
Ser
HR
6561
HIP
86263
Bayer
Xi
Flamsteed
55 Ser
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Multiple Star System
Separation
24.5″
Companion Mag
13.0
Position Angle
78°
Star Colors
A: Yellow-white
Discoverer
RST5090
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Stellar Notes
Delta Sct?, 3.52 - 3.54V.
Visual companion optical.
2.2923d, K 19.4k/s, V0 -42.8k/s, asini 0.612.
Hyades moving group.
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