Xi Cyg

HIP 104060; Xi Cyg; 62 Cyg Star Cygnus (Cyg) Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.72

Range 3.67 - 3.79

Variable Type LC

Spectral Type K4:Ib-

Star Color Red (B-V 1.65)

Distance 841 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 21h 04m 55.9s

Dec +43° 55' 40.0"

Constellation Cygnus (Cyg)

HR 8079

HIP 104060

Bayer Xi

Flamsteed 62 Cyg

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Double Star

9.1v A2 companion.

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Ultraviolet FeII emission.

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