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HIP 79098

HIP 79098 Star Scorpius (Sco) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.88
Range 5.87 - 5.90
Period 2.7 days
Variable Type Alpha2 CVn (Magnetic Rotating)
Spectral Type B9IVp:
Star Color White (B-V 0.02)

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 08m 43.7s
Dec -23° 41' 08.0"
Constellation Scorpius (Sco)
HR 6003
HIP 79098

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Exoplanets 1 known planet

Planet Radius Mass Period Distance
HIP 79098 AB b 12.10R⊕ 20.50M♃ — 476ly

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Stellar Notes

Sco OB2; Sco-Cen cluster; upper Sco region.
Helium-weak star.
A recent determination of vsini =<15k/s.

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