V763 Cen
HIP 56518
Star
Cen
Visible
Level 1
Naked eye / Binoculars
Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.71
Range
5.55 - 5.80
Period
60 days
Variable Type
Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type
M3III
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.66)
Distance
408 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
11h 35m 13.2s
Dec
-47° 22' 21.0"
Constellation
Cen
HR
4463
HIP
56518
Variable ID
V763 Cen
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Multiple Star System
Separation
9.9″
Companion Mag
13.2
Position Angle
127°
Star Colors
A: Red
Discoverer
RST 548
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Stellar Notes
SRb 5.55 - 5.80V, about 60d.
Zeta Her group; 61 Cyg group.
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