When is the best time to observe Kappa Pyxidis?

Kappa Pyxidis is best observed from January through March, with peak visibility during February when it transits around midnight in the Northern Hemisphere.

Where is Kappa Pyxidis located in the sky?

Kappa Pyxidis lies in the constellation Brújula at right ascension 09h 08m and declination -25° 52′.

What telescope do I need to split Kappa Pyxidis?

Splitting Kappa Pyxidis requires an aperture of roughly 440 mm or larger — the components are separated by about 2.1″ at magnitudes near 4.6. The companion is about 5.5 magnitudes fainter, so glare from the primary — not separation — sets the minimum aperture. Larger apertures and steady seeing help resolve the pair cleanly.

Kappa Pyxidis — Estrella Doble en Brújula

Magnitud 4.6^m DoubleStar Brújula (Pyx) Visible

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1Propiedades Físicas

Magnitud 4.58

Tipo Espectral K4III gigante

Color de la Estrella Rojo (B-V 1.59)

Distancia 251 ly

2Posición e Identificadores

RA 09h 08m 02.9s

Dec -25° 51' 30.0"

Constelación Brújula (Pyx)

HR 3628

HIP 44824

HD 78541

SAO 177002

Bayer Kappa

Double Cat 7202

SIMBAD

3Dificultad de separación

Principal 4.6 mag Compañera 10.1 mag Separación 2.1″

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Telescopio	Bortle 3	Bortle 4	Bortle 5
Refractor 80 mm Refr. 80mm	M. dif.	M. dif.	M. dif.
Newton 150 mm Newt. 150mm	M. dif.+	M. dif.+	M. dif.+
Celestron C8 (SCT 203 mm) C8 203mm	M. dif.+	M. dif.+	M. dif.+