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RY Dra

Observable Variable Star Excellent (70/100)

Range: 5.9 - 8.0, Period: 300.0d, Type: SRB

HR 9116 VariableStar Draco (Dra) Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.90
Range 5.9 - 8.0
Period 300 days
Variable Type Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type C
Star Color Deep ruby red (B-V 3.00)

Position & Identifiers

RA 12h 56m 26.0s
Dec +66° 00' 11.0"
Constellation Draco (Dra)
HR 9116
Variable ID RY Dra

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Carbon star; Period 173d
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