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Iota Librae is a multiple system in which the principle companion is a wide double: 4.5, 9.5; PA 111º and separation 59".
The star is about eight degrees southeast of alpha. If you place it at the top of your glasses you also find sigma, to the south: binoculars.
Iota is a nice multiple system enjoyed in medium to large telescopes.
For binoculars, in the same field as iota, the star to the northeast is 25 Librae, which is probably associated with iota as it has a similar proper motion.
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