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Menkar

Alpha Cet

HIP 14135; Alpha Cet; 92 Cet Star Cet Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 2.53
Variable Type Slow Irregular Variable
Spectral Type M1.5IIIa
Star Color Red (B-V 1.64)
Distance 248.8 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 02m 16.8s
Dec +04° 05' 23.0"
Constellation Cet
HR 911
HIP 14135
Bayer Alpha
Flamsteed 92 Cet
Variable ID Alp Cet

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Stellar Notes

Lb? 2.45 - 2.54V. Spectrum var.
Ultraviolet FeII emission.
MENKAR; Mekab; Menkab; Monkar.

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