Eta Capricorni

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Eta Capricorni
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Capricornus
Right ascension Template:RA[1]
Declination Template:DEC[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.84[2] (5.02 + 7.39)[3]
Characteristics
Spectral type A4 V + F2 V[4]
U−B Template:Engvar +0.09[2]
B−V Template:Engvar +0.17[2]
Astrometry
Proper motion (μ) RA: Script error: No such module "val".[1] mas/yr
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Parallax (π)20.20±0.82 mas[1]
DistanceTemplate:Rnd ± Template:Rnd ly
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Absolute magnitude (MV)+1.35[5]
Orbit[6]
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Argument of periastron (ω)
(secondary)
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Details
η Cap A
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Luminosity24[5] Template:Solar luminosity
Metallicity [Fe/H]−0.01[5] dex
η Cap B
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Metallicity [Fe/H]{{{metal_fe2}}} dex
Other designations
η Cap, 22 Cap, BD−20°6115, HD 200499, HIP 104019, HR 8060, SAO 189986, WDS J21044-1951AB[7]
Database references
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Eta Capricorni, Latinized from η Capricorni, is a binary star[6] system in the southern constellation of Capricornus. It can be seen with the naked eye, having a combined apparent visual magnitude of +4.84.[2] Based upon an annual parallax shift of 20.20 mas as seen from the Earth,[1] the star is located about 161 light years from the Sun.

The pair orbit each other with a period of 27.85 years, a semimajor axis of 0.265 arc seconds, an eccentricity of 0.410.[6] The primary member, component A, is a white-hued A-type main sequence star with an apparent magnitude of +5.02.[3] Its companion, component B, has an apparent magnitude of +7.39.[3]

Nomenclature

η Capricorni (Latinised to Eta Capricorni) is the system's Bayer designation. It also has the Flamsteed designation 22 Capricorni.

In Chinese, Script error: No such module "Lang". (Script error: No such module "Lang".), meaning Twelve States, refers to an asterism which is represent twelve ancient states in the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period, consisting of η Capricorni, φ Capricorni, ι Capricorni, 38 Capricorni, 35 Capricorni, 36 Capricorni, χ Capricorni, θ Capricorni, 30 Capricorni, 33 Capricorni, ζ Capricorni, 19 Capricorni, 26 Capricorni, 27 Capricorni, 20 Capricorni and 21 Capricorni.[8] Consequently, the Chinese name for η Capricorni itself is Script error: No such module "Lang". (Script error: No such module "Lang"., Template:Langx), meaning that this star (together with 21 Capricorni and β Serpentis in Right Wall of Heavenly Market Enclosure (asterism)[9]) represent Zhou (Script error: No such module "Lang".) (possibly Chow, the dynasty in China).[10]

Sometimes, this star is called by the name Armus in an astrological context.[11]

References

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