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HIP 45661

Observable Double Star Good (56/100)

Sep: 2.0", Companion: mag 6.7

HIP 45661 DoubleStar Lynx (Lyn) Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.75
Spectral Type A8V
Distance 652 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 09h 18m 26.0s
Dec +35° 21' 51.0"
Constellation Lynx (Lyn)
HR 3686
HIP 45661
Double Cat 7286

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Multiple Star System

Separation 2.0″
Companion Mag 6.7
Position Angle 50°
Discoverer STF1333

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 50° A (5.8) B (6.7)

Sep: 2.0″ · PA: 50° · N up, E left

At limit · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 2.3″

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