RY Dra
Observable Variable Star
Good (43/100)
Range: 5.9 - 8.0, Period: 300.0d, Type: SRB
HR 9116
VariableStar
Dra
Visible
Level 2
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.90
Range
5.9 - 8.0
Period
300.000 days
Variable Type
Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type
C
Star Color
Red
(B-V 3.00)
Position & Identifiers
RA
12h 56m 26.0s
Dec
+66° 00' 11.0"
Constellation
Dra
HR
9116
Variable ID
RY Dra
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Comparison Stars for RY Dra
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Stellar Lifecycle
Spectral Classification
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Blackbody Spectrum
Stellar Absorption Spectrum
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Stellar Notes
Carbon star; Period 173d
Carbon star
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