U Her
Observable Variable Star
Good (57/100)
Range: 6.5 - 13.3, Period: 406.1d
HIP 80488
VariableStar
Her
Visible
Level 2
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
6.70
Spectral Type
M7IIIe
Distance
326.2 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
16h 25m 47.7s
Dec
+18° 53' 33.0"
Constellation
Her
HR
6119
HIP
80488
Variable ID
U Her
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Stellar Notes
ADS 10449A, M 6.5 - 13.3v, 406.05d.
SiO maser emission. Infrared star showing OH and H2O emission.
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