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Xi Per

HIP 18614; Xi Per; 46 Per Star Perseus (Per) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.04
Range 4.00 - 4.06
Variable Type *
Spectral Type O7.5III(n)((f))
Star Color White (B-V 0.01)

Position & Identifiers

RA 03h 58m 57.9s
Dec +35° 47' 28.0"
Constellation Perseus (Per)
HR 1228
HIP 18614
Bayer Xi
Flamsteed 46 Per
Variable ID Xi Per

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Stellar Notes

Slightly variable, possibly same period as SB.
6.951d.
Color excess E(B-V) = +0.32.
Runaway star from Per OB2. Within 1d and exciting star of HII region S220. Ionizes region at edge of California nebula = | NGC 1499.
Interstellar CO emission. Central Balmer emission in blue-violet only.
Menkib; Menkhib; Menchib.

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