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HIP 52102

Observable Double Star Excellent (68/100)

Sep: 14.6", Companion: mag 7.5

HIP 52102 DoubleStar Carina (Car) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Requires steady seeing
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.66
Range 4.68 - 4.76
Variable Type LC
Spectral Type K4-5III:
Star Color Red (B-V 1.48)
Distance 204 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 38m 45.1s
Dec -59° 10' 59.0"
Constellation Carina (Car)
HR 4177
HIP 52102

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Multiple Star System

Separation 14.6″
Companion Mag 7.5
Position Angle 21°
Star Colors A: Red
Discoverer DUN 94

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 21° A (4.7) B (7.5)

Sep: 14.6″ · PA: 21° · N up, E left

Resolved · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 2.3″

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Fixed. Combined mag., colors. Companion A5V.
Also classified K1II, K4Ib-II, K5Ib.

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