Xi Capricorni
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The Bayer designation
Xi Capricorni (ξ Cap, ξ Capricorni) is shared by two star system
s, in the constellation
Capricornus
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They are separated by 0.25° in the sky.
Bayer designation
A Bayer designation is a stellar designation in which a specific star is identified by a Greek letter, followed by the genitive form of its parent constellation's Latin name...
Xi Capricorni (ξ Cap, ξ Capricorni) is shared by two star system
Star system
A star system or stellar system is a small number of stars which orbit each other, bound by gravitational attraction. A large number of stars bound by gravitation is generally called a star cluster or galaxy, although, broadly speaking, they are also star systems.-Binary star systems:A stellar...
s, in the constellation
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
Capricornus
Capricornus
Capricornus is one of the constellations of the zodiac; it is often called Capricorn, especially when referring to the corresponding astrological sign. Its name is Latin for "horned male goat" or "goat horn", and it is commonly represented in the form of a sea-goat: a mythical creature that is half...
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- ξ¹ CapricorniXi1 CapricorniXi1 Capricorni is a star in the constellation Capricornus.ξ1 Capricorni is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +6.34. It is approximately 483 light years from Earth....
- ξ² CapricorniXi2 CapricorniXi2 Capricorni is a star in the constellation Capricornus. ξ2 Capricorni is a yellow-white F-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +5.84. It is approximately 91.5 light years from Earth....
, being the brighter of the two, often simply called ξ Capricorni
They are separated by 0.25° in the sky.