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30 Her

Observable Variable Star Showpiece (77/100)

Range: 4.30 - 5.50, Period: 89.2d, Type: SRB

HIP 80704; 30 Her VariableStar Her Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.04
Range 4.30 - 5.50
Period 89 days
Variable Type Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type M6-III
Star Color Red (B-V 1.52)
Distance 181 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 28m 38.5s
Dec +41° 52' 54.0"
Constellation Her
HR 6146
HIP 80704
Flamsteed 30 Her
Variable ID g Her

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Stellar Notes

SRb 4.3 - 6.3v, 5.7 - 7.2p, 89.2d. Also slow var. of about 875d and aperiodic superposed cycles 5 - 15d.

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