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Theta Aps

Observable Variable Star Good (58/100)

Range: 4.65 - 6.2, Period: 111.0d, Type: SRB

HIP 68815; Theta Aps VariableStar Aps Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.50
Range 4.65 - 6.2
Period 111.000 days
Variable Type Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type M6.5III:
Star Color Red (B-V 1.55)

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 05m 19.8s
Dec -76° 47' 48.0"
Constellation Aps
HR 5261
HIP 68815
Bayer Theta
Variable ID The Aps

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Stellar Notes

SRb 6.4 - 8.6p, 119d. Amp. 0.56V, 0.10(B-V), 0.26(U-B). IUE observations on Aug. 2, 1985 and Oct. 2, 1986 show slight | increase in visual mag. and decrease by 0.9 mag. in Mg II 2800.

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