FW CMa

HIP 35951 Star Canis Major (CMa) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.33

Range 5.02 - 5.50

Variable Type Gamma Cassiopeiae (Eruptive Be Star)

Spectral Type B2.5IVe

Star Color Blue-white (B-V -0.05)

Position & Identifiers

RA 07h 24m 40.1s

Dec -16° 12' 04.0"

Constellation Canis Major (CMa)

HR 2825

HIP 35951

Variable ID FW CMa

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Stellar Notes

Variable Star

Gamma Cas 5.00 - 5.50V. Emission lines vary in period of about one month or less.

Radial Velocity

31.9045d. Pole on.

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