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 Bussola 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 — Stella doppia in Bussola

Magnitudine 4.6^m DoubleStar Bussola (Pyx) Visibile

Mappa stellare + Lista + Piano

Osservare

1Proprietà fisiche

Magnitudine 4.58

Tipo spettrale K4III gigante

Colore della stella Rosso (B-V 1.59)

Distanza 251 ly

2Posizione e identificatori

RA 09h 08m 02.9s

Dec -25° 51' 30.0"

Costellazione Bussola (Pyx)

HR 3628

HIP 44824

HD 78541

SAO 177002

Bayer Kappa

Double Cat 7202

SIMBAD

3Facilità di separazione

Principale 4.6 mag Compagna 10.1 mag Separazione 2.1″

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Telescopio	Bortle 3	Bortle 4	Bortle 5
Rifrattore 80 mm Rifr. 80mm	M. diff.	M. diff.	M. diff.
Newton 150 mm Newt. 150mm	M. diff.+	M. diff.+	M. diff.+
Celestron C8 (SCT 203 mm) C8 203mm	M. diff.+	M. diff.+	M. diff.+