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6 Gem

Observable Variable Star Good (58/100)

Range: 5.74 - 7.4, Period: 460.0d, Type: SRC

HIP 29450; 6 Gem VariableStar Gem Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.39
Range 5.74 - 7.4
Period 460.000 days
Variable Type Semi-Regular Variable (Supergiant)
Spectral Type M1-2Ia-Iab
Star Color Red (B-V 2.24)
Distance 1087.2 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 12m 19.1s
Dec +22° 54' 30.0"
Constellation Gem
HR 2197
HIP 29450
Flamsteed 6 Gem
Variable ID BU Gem

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Lc? 5.74 - 8.1V, possibly E, per. 32y.
About 600d.
Gem OB1.

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