56 Eri

HIP 22024; 56 Eri Star Eridanus (Eri) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.90

Range 5.76 - 5.98

Variable Type Gamma Cassiopeiae (Eruptive Be Star)

Spectral Type B2Ve

Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.11)

Position & Identifiers

RA 04h 44m 05.3s

Dec -08° 30' 13.0"

Constellation Eridanus (Eri)

HR 1508

HIP 22024

Flamsteed 56 Eri

Variable ID DX Eri

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Variable Star

Gamma Cas 5.76 - 5.98V. Equivalent width of H alpha is variable. Amp. 0.09R, 0.05(R-I).

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