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Deneb Algedi

HIP 107556; Delta Cap; 49 Cap

HIP 107556; Delta Cap; 49 Cap Star Cap Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 2.87
Range 2.83 - 3.05
Period 24.5 hours
Variable Type Eclipsing Binary (Algol-type)
Spectral Type A5MF2 (IV)
Star Color Yellow-white (B-V 0.29)
Temperature 8519 K
Radius 203.0 R☉
Distance 39 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 21h 47m 02.4s
Dec -16° 07' 38.0"
Constellation Cap
HR 8322
HIP 107556
Bayer Delta
Flamsteed 49 Cap
Variable ID Del Cap
Double Cat 15314

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Light Curve

Multiple Star System B,C: optical

Components 4
Separation 49.9″
Companion Mag 15.0
Position Angle 60°
Star Colors A: Yellow-white
Discoverer HJ 3056

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Stellar Notes

EA (possibly RS CVn type) 2.83 - 3.05V, 1.0227789d. Form of light curve varies.
ADS 15314A. Component A is SB, 3.2, 5.2v, 0.0018"; B, 15.8v, 69"; C 12.7v, 120".
1.0228d, K 70.8k/s, V0 -0.2k/s, asini 0.996.
Delta Sct spectrum. Also classified Delta Del, A7mIII.
Deneb Algedi; Deneb Algiedi; Scheddi; Sheddi.

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