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V788 Cen

Observable Variable Star Excellent (62/100)

Range: 5.8 - 5.9, Period: 5.0d, Type: EA

HIP 59229 VariableStar Cen Visible Level 3 Medium telescope (6-8") - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.75
Variable Type Eclipsing Binary (Algol-type)
Spectral Type A2mA5-F2
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.24)

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 08m 53.8s
Dec -44° 19' 34.0"
Constellation Cen
HR 4624
HIP 59229
Variable ID V788 Cen

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Stellar Notes

EA 5.75 - 5.94V, 4.966377d.

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