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TV Gem

Observable Variable Star Excellent (60/100)

Range: 6.27 - 7.50, Period: 182.0d, Type: LC

HIP 29416 VariableStar Gem Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.56
Range 6.27 - 7.50
Variable Type LC
Spectral Type M0-1Iab
Star Color Red (B-V 2.25)

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 11m 51.4s
Dec +21° 52' 07.0"
Constellation Gem
HR 2190
HIP 29416
Variable ID TV Gem

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Multiple Star System

Separation 0.1″
Companion Mag 7.8
Position Angle -1°
Star Colors A: Red
Discoverer OCC 878

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Stellar Notes

SRc 8.7 - 9.5p, 182d.
IUE observations of uv continuum suggest an early-type companion, B9 or A1III-IV.
Gem OB1.
Also classified K5.5-M1.3Iab.

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