Beta Dor
Observable Variable Star
Excellent (67/100)
Range: 3.41 - 4.08, Period: 9.8d, Type: DCEP
HIP 26069; Beta Dor
VariableStar
Dor
Visible
Level 1
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
3.76
Range
3.41 - 4.08
Period
9.843 days
Variable Type
Classical Cepheid
Spectral Type
G2Ib
Star Color
Orange
(B-V 0.82)
Distance
992.0 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
05h 33m 37.5s
Dec
-62° 29' 23.0"
Constellation
Dor
HR
1922
HIP
26069
Bayer
Beta
Variable ID
Bet Dor
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Stellar Notes
CDelta 3.46 - 4.08V, 9.84200d. Period varies.
Also classified F4-G4Ia-II.
Same period, originally considered SB in 1924; later identified as pulsating.
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