SS Cyg
Observable Variable Star
Good (57/100)
Range: 7.7 - 12.4, Period: 6.6h, Type: UGSS
HR 9134
VariableStar
Cyg
Visible
Level 2
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
8.00
Range
7.7 - 12.4
Period
6.6 hours
Variable Type
Dwarf Nova (SS Cygni-type)
Spectral Type
Peculiar
Position & Identifiers
RA
21h 42m 43.0s
Dec
+43° 35' 10.0"
Constellation
Cyg
HR
9134
Variable ID
SS Cyg
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Light Curve
Comparison Stars for SS Cyg (7.0–8.0)
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Stellar Lifecycle
Spectral Classification
Blackbody Spectrum
Stellar Absorption Spectrum
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Stellar Notes
Dwarf Nova; U Geminorum type; Outbursts every 7-8 weeks
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