MX Pup
HIP 40274
Star
Pup
Visible
Level 2
Small telescope (4")
Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.78
Range
4.55 - 4.92
Variable Type
Gamma Cassiopeiae (Eruptive Be Star)
Spectral Type
B1.5IIIe
Star Color
Blue-white
(B-V -0.11)
Position & Identifiers
RA
08h 13m 29.6s
Dec
-35° 53' 59.0"
Constellation
Pup
HR
3237
HIP
40274
Variable ID
MX Pup
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Stellar Notes
Gamma Cas 4.60 - 4.88V. H alpha variable.
Pup OB3.
Shell star.
Probably pole on.
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