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T Cep

Observable Variable Star Showpiece (76/100)

Range: 5.2 - 11.3, Period: 388.1d, Type: EA

HIP 104451 VariableStar Cep Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 7.33
Variable Type Eclipsing Binary (Algol-type)
Spectral Type M7IIIe
Star Color Red (B-V 1.49)
Distance 1630.8 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 21h 09m 32.0s
Dec +68° 29' 25.0"
Constellation Cep
HR 8113
HIP 104451
Variable ID T Cep

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Stellar Notes

M 5.2 - 11.3v. Period varies; mean period 388.14d, range 379 - 392.7d.
Weak-lined technetium star. SiO source. Also classified M5.5e-M8.8e.

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