78 Vir
HIP 66200; 78 Vir
Star
Vir
Visible
Level 2
Small telescope (4")
Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.94
Range
4.91 - 4.99
Period
3.7 days
Variable Type
Alpha2 CVn (Magnetic Rotating)
Spectral Type
A1pSrCrEu
Star Color
White
(B-V 0.03)
Distance
155 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
13h 34m 07.9s
Dec
+03° 39' 32.0"
Constellation
Vir
HR
5105
HIP
66200
Flamsteed
78 Vir
Variable ID
CW Vir
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Stellar Notes
Alpha CV 4.91 - 4.99V, 3.7220d, also magnetic field and rotation period. Probable irregular magnetic variable.
Sirius group; UMa stream.
Oxygen deficient relative to magnesium. Also classified A0VpSrCr.
3.7220d.
Radius relative to Sun = 2.4.
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