LN Hya
Observable Variable Star
Good (44/100)
Range: 6.6 - 6.7, Period: 44.0d
HIP 63159
VariableStar
Hya
Visible
Level 3
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
6.62
Spectral Type
F3Ia
Star Color
Orange
(B-V 0.68)
Position & Identifiers
RA
12h 56m 30.1s
Dec
-26° 27' 37.0"
Constellation
Hya
HR
4912
HIP
63159
Variable ID
LN Hya
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Comparison Stars for LN Hya (6.6–6.7)
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Stellar Notes
Cep-like supergiant, 6.61 - 6.69V, amp. 0.32B, 43.96d preferred; 53.33 or 67.80d also possible.
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