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SX Pav

Observable Variable Star Excellent (63/100)

Range: 5.18 - 5.99, Period: 50.9d, Type: SRB

HIP 106044 VariableStar Pav Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.34
Range 5.18 - 5.99
Period 51 days
Variable Type Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type M5III
Star Color Red (B-V 1.55)
Distance 142 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 21h 28m 44.9s
Dec -69° 30' 19.0"
Constellation Pav
HR 8196
HIP 106044
Variable ID SX Pav

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SRb 5.43 - 5.97V, about 50d.

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