W Cet
Excellent (74/100)
HR 9090
VariableStar
Cet
Visible
Level 2
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
7.10
Range
7.10 - 15.00
Period
352 days
Variable Type
Mira (Long-period Pulsating)
Spectral Type
S7.3e
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.80)
Position & Identifiers
RA
00h 02m 07.3s
Dec
-14° 40' 34.0"
Constellation
Cet
HR
9090
Variable ID
W Cet
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Comparison Stars for W Cet (7.1–14.8)
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Spectral Classification
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Stellar Notes
M 7.1 - 14.8v, 351.33d.
Colors correspond to about minimum light.
Also classified S6,3e-S9,2e.
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