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Y Sgr

Observable Variable Star Excellent (68/100)

Range: 5.35 - 6.09, Period: 5.8d, Type: DCEP

HIP 89968 VariableStar Sgr Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.75
Range 5.35 - 6.09
Period 5.8 days
Variable Type Classical Cepheid
Spectral Type F8I
Star Color Orange (B-V 0.94)

Position & Identifiers

RA 18h 21m 23.1s
Dec -18° 51' 36.0"
Constellation Sgr
HR 6863
HIP 89968
Variable ID Y Sgr

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Multiple Star System B: optical

Separation 10.6″
Companion Mag 17.1
Position Angle 204°
Star Colors A: Orange
Discoverer EVS 35

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Stellar Notes

CDelta 5.40 - 6.10V, 5.77335d.
Possibly long period.

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