<b>Field 16</b>: IDS number



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Field 16: IDS number

Cross-identifications are given to (double or multiple) stars in the IDS Catalogue (Jeffers et al. 1963). The IDS number is constructed from approximate positions at equinox B1900.0, with component indication. The format is HHMMm X DDMM A (where X = N or S).



The Meudon Hipparcos Input Catalogue Team
mer 16 nov 15:51:31 MET 1994