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Xi Ser

HIP 86263; Xi Ser; 55 Ser Star Ser Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars
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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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