RR Sco
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HIP 82912
VariableStar
Sco
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Level 1
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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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Stellar Notes
Mira; Mira variable
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