AX Cir
Excellent (60/100)
HIP 72773
VariableStar
Circinus
(Cir)
Visible
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
5.87
Range
5.65 - 6.09
Period
5.3 days
Variable Type
Classical Cepheid
Spectral Type
G3II+B8V
Star Color
Orange
(B-V 0.72)
Position & Identifiers
RA
14h 52m 35.0s
Dec
-63° 48' 36.0"
Constellation
Circinus
(Cir)
HR
5527
HIP
72773
Variable ID
AX Cir
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Stellar Notes
CDelta 5.65 - 6.09V, 5.273268d.
In Innes catalogue, 6.5, 6.5v sep. 0.5" in 1913. Not confirmed.
Secondary B4. SKYLAB indicates cool star with hot companion.
Large color excess.
Also classified F2-G2II + B4 and F6IIab + B8V.
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