HIP 105854 — Star in Microscopium
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1Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.63
Spectral Type
K2III
giant
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.19)
2Position & Identifiers
RA
21h 26m 22.9s
Dec
-37° 49' 46.0"
Constellation
Microscopium
(Mic)
HR
8200
HIP
105854
HD
203949
SAO
212998
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3How easy to spot?
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| Equipment | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked eye Naked eye | Hard+ | Hard | Hard |
| 50 mm finder 50mm finder | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| 150 mm telescope 150mm scope | Easy | Easy | Easy |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
4Visibility
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Best season
Jul – Sep
(peak: Aug)
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Size Comparison
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Spectral Classification
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Blackbody Spectrum
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Exoplanets
1 known planet
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| Planet | Radius | Mass | Period | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIP 105854 b | 12.60R⊕ | 8.20M♃ | 184.2d | 256ly |
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