Gamma Andromedae

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Facts at a glance

Object Type Double Star
Declination +42 degrees 20 minutes
Right Ascension 2 hours 3.9 minutes
Magnitude Components of 2.3 and 4.8
Separation 9.8 arcseconds

Description

Gamma Andromedae is a medium difficulty double star within the range of small telescopes (60mm) but outside the range of binoculars.

It is circumpolar from the UK and most of Canada but is best placed for evening viewing in autumn.

It will split with magnifications in the 50-100x range.

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