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Gamma Cae

Observable Variable Star Good (43/100)

Range: 6.28 - 6.38, Period: 3.2h, Type: DSCT

HIP 23596; Gamma2 Col VariableStar Col Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.34
Range 6.28 - 6.38
Period 3.2 hours
Variable Type Delta Scuti (Pulsating)
Spectral Type F1III
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.30)

Position & Identifiers

RA 05h 04m 26.1s
Dec -35° 42' 19.0"
Constellation Col
HR 1653
HIP 23596
Bayer Gamma2
Variable ID X Cae

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Multiple Star System

Separation 1.0″
Companion Mag 9.7
Position Angle 196°
Star Colors A: Yellow-white B: Orange
Discoverer HDS 658

Eyepiece View

80x Dawes: 1.9″ TFOV: 0.6°
Realistic = true angular size
N E 196° A (6.3) B (9.7)

Sep: 1.0″ · PA: 196° · N up, E left

Unresolved · Rayleigh: 2.3″ · Dawes: 1.9″ · Eff: 3.1″

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Stellar Notes

Delta Sct 6.28 - 6.39V, 0.1352227d.

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