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HIP 52742

HIP 52742 Star Vel Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.23
Range 5.13 - 5.26
Period 20.9 hours
Variable Type Gamma Cassiopeiae (Eruptive Be Star)
Spectral Type B8-9IIIe
Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.08)

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 46m 57.5s
Dec -56° 45' 26.0"
Constellation Vel
HR 4221
HIP 52742
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Suspected amp. 0.08V on time scale of 2 hrs.
Variable H alpha.

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