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S TrA

Observable Variable Star Excellent (62/100)

Range: 6.01 - 6.77, Period: 6.3d, Type: DCEP

HIP 78476 VariableStar TrA Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.41
Range 6.01 - 6.77
Period 6.3 days
Variable Type Classical Cepheid
Spectral Type F8II
Star Color Orange (B-V 0.78)

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 01m 10.7s
Dec -63° 46' 36.0"
Constellation TrA
HR 5939
HIP 78476
Variable ID S TrA

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Multiple Star System B,C: optical

Separation 15.1″
Companion Mag 16.1
Position Angle 49°
Star Colors A: Orange
Discoverer EVS 26

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Stellar Notes

CDelta 6.06 - 6.81V, 6.32344d. Possible blue companion.

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