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R Scl

Observable Variable Star Excellent (66/100)

Range: 5.5 - 8.0, Period: 372.0d, Type: SRA

HIP 6759 VariableStar Scl Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.79
Range 5.5 - 8.0
Period 372 days
Variable Type Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type C6II
Star Color Red (B-V 3.86)

Position & Identifiers

RA 01h 26m 58.1s
Dec -32° 32' 35.0"
Constellation Scl
HR 423
HIP 6759
Variable ID R Scl

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Multiple Star System

Separation 10.0″
Companion Mag 19.9
Position Angle 234°
Star Colors A: Red
Discoverer LDS2199

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Stellar Notes

SRb 9.1 - 12.8p, 370d.
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