Freed, R; Harshaw, R; Genet, Russell M
(Ed.)
This research delves into the analysis of the WDS 18234-4819 B 938 double-star system situated within the Telescopium constellation. Utilizing our observations, data from the Gaia Data Release 3 mission, and historical records, new measurements of the position angle and separation were acquired. The results indicate a position angle of 342.6° and a separation of 8.39", showcasing an observable increase in comparison to historical data. Furthermore, an exploration of the parallax and proper motion values suggests disparate distances from Earth and a lack of gravitational binding between the stars. Consequently, the WDS 18234-4819 B 938 double-star system is classified as an optical double. To affirm this conclusion, we advocate for future studies to monitor dynamic changes in system parameters.
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