R Lep
Observable Variable Star
Excellent (64/100)
Range: 5.5 - 11.7, Period: 437.2d, Type: M
HIP 23203
VariableStar
Lep
Visible
Level 1
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
7.71
Range
5.5 - 11.7
Period
437.200 days
Variable Type
Mira (Long-period Pulsating)
Spectral Type
C6IIe
Star Color
Red
(B-V 5.74)
Position & Identifiers
RA
04h 59m 36.5s
Dec
-14° 48' 21.0"
Constellation
Lep
HR
1607
HIP
23203
Variable ID
R Lep
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Stellar Notes
M 5.5 - 11.7v. Period has varied between 418 and 441d: since JD 2436000, 427.07d; max. mag. varies in period possibly | over 40y.
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