S Car
Observable Variable Star
Excellent (69/100)
Range: 4.5 - 9.9, Period: 149.5d
HIP 49751
VariableStar
Car
Visible
Level 1
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.60
Spectral Type
M2-3IIIe
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.60)
Position & Identifiers
RA
10h 09m 21.9s
Dec
-61° 32' 57.0"
Constellation
Car
HR
3999
HIP
49751
Variable ID
S Car
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Stellar Notes
M 4.5 - 9.9v, 149.49d.
Also classified K5e-M6e.
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