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Izar

Epsilon Bootis

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Details

Magnitude

2.70

Separation

2.9″

Magnitudes

2.70 / 5.12

Colours

orange + blue

What you can realistically expect

A tight bright pair — one of the most beautiful doubles in the sky when seeing cooperates. Needs 150mm+ and 200× for a clean split.
Izar: Observing Guide | Starbital