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27 Cnc

Observable Variable Star Good (53/100)

Range: 5.41 - 5.75, Period: 40.0d, Type: SRB

HIP 41400; 27 Cnc VariableStar Cnc Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.50
Range 5.41 - 5.75
Period 40.000 days
Variable Type Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type M3III
Star Color Red (B-V 1.60)
Distance 108.7 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 08h 26m 43.9s
Dec +12° 39' 16.0"
Constellation Cnc
HR 3319
HIP 41400
Flamsteed 27 Cnc
Variable ID BP Cnc

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SRb 5.41 - 5.75V, about 40d.
Arcturus group.

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