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S Mus

Observable Variable Star Excellent (66/100)

Range: 5.89 - 6.49, Period: 9.7d, Type: DCEP

HIP 59551 VariableStar Mus Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.17
Range 5.89 - 6.49
Period 9.7 days
Variable Type Classical Cepheid
Spectral Type F6Ib
Star Color Orange (B-V 0.84)

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 12m 46.8s
Dec -70° 09' 07.0"
Constellation Mus
HR 4645
HIP 59551
Variable ID S Mus

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Multiple Star System B: optical

Separation 5.0″
Companion Mag 17.9
Companion Sp B6V
Position Angle 183°
Star Colors A: Orange B: Blue-white
Discoverer EVS 17

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Stellar Notes

CDelta 5.89 - 6.49V. Period changes 9.66011 to 9.66007d.
Shortest known orbital per., 506d, for SB with Cepheid primary. Blue companion.
Also classified F6Ib-G0.

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