R Cnc
Observable Variable Star
Excellent (61/100)
Range: 6.2 - 11.8, Period: 361.4d
HIP 40534
VariableStar
Cnc
Visible
Level 1
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
7.13
Spectral Type
M7IIIe
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.56)
Distance
155.3 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
08h 16m 33.9s
Dec
+11° 43' 35.0"
Constellation
Cnc
HR
3248
HIP
40534
Variable ID
R Cnc
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Stellar Notes
M 6.2 - 11.8v, 361.43d.
SiO maser.
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