U Her
Excellent (70/100)
HIP 80488
VariableStar
Her
Visible
Level 2
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
6.70
Range
6.40 - 13.40
Period
406 days
Variable Type
Mira (Long-period Pulsating)
Spectral Type
M7IIIe
Distance
326 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
16h 25m 47.7s
Dec
+18° 53' 33.0"
Constellation
Her
HR
6119
HIP
80488
Variable ID
U Her
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Stellar Notes
ADS 10449A, M 6.5 - 13.3v, 406.05d.
SiO maser emission. Infrared star showing OH and H2O emission.
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