Epsilon Mus
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HIP 59929; Epsilon Mus
VariableStar
Mus
Visible
Level 1
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.11
Range
3.99 - 4.31
Period
40 days
Variable Type
Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type
M5III
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.58)
Distance
71 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
12h 17m 34.1s
Dec
-67° 57' 39.0"
Constellation
Mus
HR
4671
HIP
59929
Bayer
Epsilon
Variable ID
Eps Mus
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Stellar Notes
SRb? 3.99 - 4.31V, 40d.
61 Cyg group.
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