Xi Serpentis
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation | Serpens |
Right ascension | 17h 37m 35.2s |
Declination | -15° 23' 55" |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.54 |
Distance | 105 ± 4 ly (32 ± 1 pc) |
Spectral type | F0IIIp |
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Xi Serpentis (ξ Ser / ξ Serpentis) is a triple star system in the constellation Serpens. It is approximately 105 light years from Earth.
The primary star, Xi Serpentis A, is a yellow-white F-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.54. It is a spectroscopic binary with an orbital period of 2.29 days. A 13th magnitude companion, Xi Serpentis B, is located 25 arcseconds from the primary pair.