| Type | Multiple Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.28 | Right Ascension | 7h 3' 57.4" (2000) |
| Declination | 43° 36' 29" S |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Description | Multiple 5.3/6.8/8.7 21"@125° 185"@335° |
| Classification | G1.5V |
Andrew Cooper
Nov 23, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
WDS J07040-4337 is a fine double consisting of two orange stars separated by 21", the brighter HR 2667 sits to the northwest while HR 2668 is about one magnitude fainter
Gaia EDR3 data shows this bright pair to share a very high parallax and proper motion, parallax is about 58.6mas for both indicating a distance of only 55.6ly, the 8.6 magnitude HD 53680 listed as D by WDS and seen 3' northwest is also part of the system with matching parallax and proper motion, an 11th magnitude D component is listed 32" west but is a distant background star
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