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Eta Cap

HIP 104019; Eta Cap; 22 Cap DoubleStar Capricornus (Cap) Visible Level 5 Expert level - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.84
Spectral Type A5V
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.17)
Distance 59 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 21h 04m 24.3s
Dec -19° 51' 18.0"
Constellation Capricornus (Cap)
HR 8060
HIP 104019
Bayer Eta
Flamsteed 22 Cap

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Multiple Star System

Separation 0.3″
Companion Mag 7.4
Companion Sp F2V
Position Angle 246°
Star Colors A: Yellow-white B: Yellow-white
Discoverer FIN 328

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