Quadruple star system in the constellation of Andromeda
HD 225218 is a quadruple star system in the northern constellation of Andromeda . The primary component, HD 225218 A, is a giant star with a stellar classification of B9III,[ 4] apparent magnitude of 6.16,[ 2] Lambda Boötis star .[ 9] angular separation of 5.2″ along a position angle of 171°.[ 2] binary star system through interferometry , with the two components separated by 0.165″. The pair, HD 225218 Aa and Ab, orbit each other with a period of about 70 years and an eccentricity of 0.515.[ 6] spectroscopic binary .[ 9]
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