HW Vel

HIP 42459 Star Vela (Vel) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.48

Range 5.46 - 5.52

Period 6.3 hours

Variable Type Beta Cephei (Pulsating)

Spectral Type B5V

Star Color Blue (B-V -0.16)

Position & Identifiers

RA 08h 39m 23.8s

Dec -53° 26' 23.0"

Constellation Vela (Vel)

HR 3440

HIP 42459

Variable ID HW Vel

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Stellar Notes

Variable Star

Amp. 0.02V, 0.26145d. Probable beat phenomena.

Group/Cluster

See HR 2702. | IC 2391 #13, probable member of the cluster.

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