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RR Sco

Observable Variable Star Showpiece (80/100)

Range: 5.0 - 12.4, Period: 281.0d, Type: M

HIP 82912 VariableStar Sco Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.00
Range 5.0 - 12.4
Period 281 days
Variable Type Mira (Long-period Pulsating)
Spectral Type M

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 56m 38.0s
Dec -30° 34' 48.0"
Constellation Sco
HR 9131
HIP 82912
Variable ID RR Sco

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Mira; Mira variable

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