54 Leo

NAME RA DEC MAG SEP PA

54 Leo

10 55.6 +24 45

4.5, 6.3

6.5"

110

At 49x, 54 Leo is clearly split with an 8" scope, with just a hint of black between the two components. The main star is a bright white, and the companion appears a few magnitudes dimmer, possibly yellowish-white in color. Increasing the magnification makes the split much more obvious, and causes the second star to have more of a bluish cast to it instead of yellow.