Beta Dor
Excellent (72/100)
HIP 26069; Beta Dor
VariableStar
Dorado
(Dor)
Visible
Level 1
Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
Physical Properties
Magnitude
3.76
Range
3.41 - 4.08
Period
9.8 days
Variable Type
Classical Cepheid
Spectral Type
G2Ib
Star Color
Orange
(B-V 0.82)
Distance
992 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
05h 33m 37.5s
Dec
-62° 29' 23.0"
Constellation
Dorado
(Dor)
HR
1922
HIP
26069
Bayer
Beta
Variable ID
Bet Dor
Querying VizieR catalog...
Visibility
Set a location in User Settings to see visibility data.
Light Curve
Comparison Stars for Beta Dor (3.5–4.1)
Nearby stable stars for estimating brightness (AAVSO)
Loading comparison stars…
Size Comparison
Querying VizieR for stellar data…
Compare Stars
Stellar Lifecycle
Spectral Classification
Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
Loading HR diagram…
Blackbody Spectrum
Stellar Absorption Spectrum
Simulated absorption spectrum based on spectral type. Hover over lines to identify elements.
Stellar Fusion
Stellar Notes
CDelta 3.46 - 4.08V, 9.84200d. Period varies.
Also classified F4-G4Ia-II.
Same period, originally considered SB in 1924; later identified as pulsating.
Light Travel Time Machine
Relativistic Travel
Survey Image
Loading survey image…