NU Pav

Observable Variable Star Good (59/100)

Range: 4.72 - 5.46, Period: 86.5d, Type: SRB

HIP 98608 VariableStar Pavo (Pav) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4") - Monitor brightness changes

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.13

Range 4.72 - 5.46

Period 86 days

Variable Type Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)

Spectral Type M6III

Star Color Red (B-V 1.53)

Distance 652 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 20h 01m 44.7s

Dec -59° 22' 34.0"

Constellation Pavo (Pav)

HR 7625

HIP 98608

Variable ID NU Pav

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Variable Star

SRb 4.91 - 5.26V, about 80d.

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Hyades group.

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