R Vir
Observable Variable Star
Excellent (64/100)
Range: 6.1 - 12.1, Period: 146.0d, Type: M
HIP 61667
VariableStar
Vir
Visible
Level 1
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
7.08
Range
6.1 - 12.1
Period
146.000 days
Variable Type
Mira (Long-period Pulsating)
Spectral Type
M4.5IIIe
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.44)
Distance
233.0 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
12h 38m 30.0s
Dec
+06° 59' 18.0"
Constellation
Vir
HR
4808
HIP
61667
Variable ID
R Vir
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Stellar Notes
M 6.0 - 12.1v, 145.64d.
Probable Hyades group.
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