Chi Her

HIP 77760; Chi Her; 1 Her Star Hercules (Her) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.62

Range 4.60 - 4.61

Period 25.3 days

Variable Type ROT

Spectral Type F8VFe-2Hdel -1

Star Color Yellow (B-V 0.56)

Distance 58 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 15h 52m 40.5s

Dec +42° 27' 06.0"

Constellation Hercules (Her)

HR 5914

HIP 77760

Bayer Chi

Flamsteed 1 Her

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Variable Star

Variable intrinsic polarization observed Aug. 1974.

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Lithium to hydrogen ratio about 12 times solar. Low metal content.

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