HIP 112725 — Star in Octans
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1Physical Properties
Magnitude
6.73
Spectral Type
A4V
Star Color
White
(B-V 0.11)
2Position & Identifiers
RA
22h 49m 40.9s
Dec
-77° 03' 02.0"
Constellation
Octans
(Oct)
HR
8664
HIP
112725
HD
215631
SAO
258069
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3How easy to spot?
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| Equipment | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked eye Naked eye | V. hard+ | V. hard | V. 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
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Stellar Lifecycle
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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.
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