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Iota CrB

HIP 78493; Iota CrB; 14 CrB Star CrB Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.99
Variable Type Alpha2 CVn (Magnetic Rotating)
Spectral Type A0p:Hg:
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.07)
Distance 326.2 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 01m 26.6s
Dec +29° 51' 04.0"
Constellation CrB
HR 5971
HIP 78493
Bayer Iota
Flamsteed 14 CrB

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Stellar Notes

Alpha CV?, 4.96 - 5.08V.
Pleiades group.
HgMn star. Overabundant mercury.
384d?

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