Psi Aquarii — Star in Aquarius
HIP 115033; Psi2 Aquarii; 93 Aquarii
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1Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.39
Spectral Type
B5V
Star Color
Blue
(B-V -0.15)
2Position & Identifiers
RA
23h 17m 54.2s
Dec
-09° 10' 57.0"
Constellation
Aquarius
(Aqr)
HR
8858
HIP
115033
HD
219688
SAO
146620
Bayer
Psi2
Flamsteed
93 Aqr
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| Equipment | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked eye Naked eye | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium |
| 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
Aug – Oct
(peak: Sep)
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15Stellar Notes
Suspected occultation double.
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Visibility scores assume a 150 mm Newton at Bortle 4.
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