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U Aql

Observable Variable Star Excellent (62/100)

Range: 6.08 - 6.86, Period: 7.0d, Type: DCEP

HIP 95820 VariableStar Aql Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.61
Range 6.08 - 6.86
Period 7.0 days
Variable Type Classical Cepheid
Spectral Type F7-G1I-II
Star Color Orange (B-V 1.10)
Distance 251 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 19h 29m 21.5s
Dec -07° 02' 38.0"
Constellation Aql
HR 7402
HIP 95820
Variable ID U Aql
Double Cat 12503

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Multiple Star System

Components 3
Component IDs AB
Separation 1.6″
Companion Mag 12.5
Companion Sp A3-4V
Position Angle 225°
Star Colors A: Orange B: White
Discoverer KUI 91

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Stellar Notes

ADS 12503A, CDelta 6.08 - 6.86V, 7.02393d. Period changes.
AB fixed. C, 7v at 2", binary.
Also classified F5I-II-G1.

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