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Chi Hya

HIP 54255; Chi2 Hya

Observable Variable Star Excellent (62/100)

Range: 5.7 - 5.9, Period: 2.3d, Type: EA

HIP 54255; Chi2 Hya VariableStar Hya Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.71
Variable Type Eclipsing Binary (Algol-type)
Spectral Type A0IV
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.06)

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 05m 57.6s
Dec -27° 17' 16.0"
Constellation Hya
HR 4317
HIP 54255
Bayer Chi2
Variable ID Chi2 Hya

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Stellar Notes

EA 5.65 - 5.94V, 2.267701d.
2.2677d, K 123.3k/s, V0 +30.6k/s, msin3i 3.40, asini 3.84. Nearly equal components.
Lambda Boo star, Mg 4481 wk. Formerly classified B8III-IV+B8.5V.

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