6 Gem
Excellent (66/100)
HIP 29450; 6 Gem
VariableStar
Gemini
(Gem)
Visible
Level 1
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
6.39
Range
5.74 - 7.4
Period
460 days
Variable Type
Semi-Regular Variable (Supergiant)
Spectral Type
M1-2Ia-Iab
Star Color
Deep ruby red
(B-V 2.24)
Distance
1,087 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
06h 12m 19.1s
Dec
+22° 54' 30.0"
Constellation
Gemini
(Gem)
HR
2197
HIP
29450
Flamsteed
6 Gem
Variable ID
BU Gem
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Stellar Notes
Lc? 5.74 - 8.1V, possibly E, per. 32y.
About 600d.
Gem OB1.
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