Nu For

HIP 9677; Nu For Star Fornax (For) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.69

Range 4.68 - 4.71

Period 45.4 hours

Variable Type Alpha2 CVn (Magnetic Rotating)

Spectral Type B9.5pSi

Star Color Blue (B-V -0.17)

Position & Identifiers

RA 02h 04m 29.4s

Dec -29° 17' 49.0"

Constellation Fornax (For)

HR 612

HIP 9677

Bayer Nu

Variable ID Nu For

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Variable Star

Alpha CV?, 4.68 - 4.73V, 1.89d.

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