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V Cen

Observable Variable Star Excellent (62/100)

Range: 6.43 - 7.21, Period: 5.5d, Type: DCEP

HIP 71116 VariableStar Cen Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 6.93
Range 6.43 - 7.21
Period 5.5 days
Variable Type Classical Cepheid
Spectral Type F5Ia
Star Color Orange (B-V 0.91)

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 32m 32.9s
Dec -56° 53' 16.0"
Constellation Cen
HR 5421
HIP 71116
Variable ID V Cen

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Multiple Star System

Separation 13.5″
Companion Mag 15.6
Position Angle 102°
Star Colors A: Orange
Discoverer EVS 23

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Stellar Notes

CDelta 6.43 - 7.21V, 5.493839d.
Also classified F5Ib/II-G0.

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