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U Car

Observable Variable Star Excellent (67/100)

Range: 5.74 - 6.96, Period: 38.8d, Type: DCEP

HIP 53589 VariableStar Car Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.11
Range 5.74 - 6.96
Period 39 days
Variable Type Classical Cepheid
Spectral Type G3Ia
Star Color Orange (B-V 1.10)

Position & Identifiers

RA 10h 57m 48.4s
Dec -59° 43' 55.0"
Constellation Car
HR 4276
HIP 53589
Variable ID U Car

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Stellar Notes

CDelta 5.72 - 7.02V, 38.7681d since 1939. Period varies, earlier 38.753d.

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