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15 Cnc

HIP 40240; 15 Cnc Star Cnc Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.64
Range 5.53 - 5.65
Period 3.3 days
Variable Type Alpha2 CVn (Magnetic Rotating)
Spectral Type B9pSiCr
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.07)

Position & Identifiers

RA 08h 13m 08.9s
Dec +29° 39' 24.0"
Constellation Cnc
HR 3215
HIP 40240
Flamsteed 15 Cnc
Variable ID BM Cnc

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Stellar Notes

Alpha CV 5.53 - 5.65V, 4.116d.
585.4154d, K 12.1k/s, V0 +17.8k/s, asini 94.6.
15 Cnc is also Psi Gem, in Cancer.

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