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Chi Car

HIP 38827; Chi Car Star Car Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.47
Variable Type Beta Cephei (Pulsating)
Spectral Type B3IV
Star Color Blue (B-V -0.18)
Distance 452.5 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 07h 56m 46.7s
Dec -52° 58' 56.0"
Constellation Car
HR 3117
HIP 38827
Bayer Chi
Variable ID Chi Car

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Stellar Notes

Beta C, amp. 0.015V, 0.101d.
Sco-Cen assoc.
SiII strong for the spectral type.

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