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MX Pup

HIP 40274 Star Pup Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.78
Variable Type Gamma Cassiopeiae (Eruptive Be Star)
Spectral Type B1.5IIIe
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.11)

Position & Identifiers

RA 08h 13m 29.6s
Dec -35° 53' 59.0"
Constellation Pup
HR 3237
HIP 40274
Variable ID MX Pup

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Stellar Notes

Gamma Cas 4.60 - 4.88V. H alpha variable.
Pup OB3.
Shell star.
Probably pole on.

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