UU Aur
Excellent (66/100)
HIP 31579
VariableStar
Auriga
(Aur)
Visible
Level 1
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.29
Range
5.1 - 6.6
Period
234 days
Variable Type
Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type
C5II
Star Color
Deep ruby red
(B-V 2.61)
Distance
652 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
06h 36m 32.9s
Dec
+38° 26' 43.0"
Constellation
Auriga
(Aur)
HR
2405
HIP
31579
Variable ID
UU Aur
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Stellar Notes
SRb 7.83 - 10.00B, 8.2 - 10.0p, 234d. Mean mag. varies in per. about 3500d.
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