V Cyg
Observable Variable Star
Fair (35/100)
Range: 7.7 - 13.9, Period: 421.0d, Type: M
HR 9118
VariableStar
Cyg
Visible
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
7.70
Range
7.7 - 13.9
Period
421.000 days
Variable Type
Mira (Long-period Pulsating)
Spectral Type
C
Star Color
Red
(B-V 3.00)
Position & Identifiers
RA
20h 41m 18.0s
Dec
+48° 08' 29.0"
Constellation
Cyg
HR
9118
Variable ID
V Cyg
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Comparison Stars for V Cyg
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Stellar Lifecycle
Spectral Classification
Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
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Blackbody Spectrum
Stellar Absorption Spectrum
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Stellar Notes
Carbon star; Period 421d
Deep red carbon star
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