Zeta Cha
Observable Variable Star
Good (54/100)
Range: 5.05 - 5.11, Period: 2.2d, Type: ELL
HIP 46928; Zeta Cha
VariableStar
Cha
Visible
Level 3
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.11
Range
5.05 - 5.11
Period
2.159 days
Variable Type
Ellipsoidal Variable
Spectral Type
B5V
Star Color
Blue-white
(B-V -0.14)
Position & Identifiers
RA
09h 33m 53.2s
Dec
-80° 56' 29.0"
Constellation
Cha
HR
3860
HIP
46928
Bayer
Zeta
Variable ID
Zet Cha
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Comparison Stars for Zeta Cha (5.1–5.2)
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Spectral Classification
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Stellar Notes
5.06 - 5.17V, 0.04R.
Sco-Cen assoc.
Two discordant classifications: F2II, A9IV.
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