Pi Gru
HIP 110478; Pi Gru
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HIP 110478; Pi Gru
VariableStar
Grus
(Gru)
Visible
Level 1
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
6.62
Range
5.31 - 7.01
Period
196 days
Variable Type
Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type
S5,7e
Star Color
Deep ruby red
(B-V 2.01)
Position & Identifiers
RA
22h 22m 43.9s
Dec
-45° 56' 52.0"
Constellation
Grus
(Gru)
HR
8521
HIP
110478
Bayer
Pi
Variable ID
Pi1 Gru
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Stellar Notes
Component A of visual double, SRb 5.41 - 6.70V, about 150d.
Companion G0V. B-V for combined light +2.10. Since 1900 no relative motion of components observed.
Probable Hyades group.
IR shell emission associated with carbon-rich material.
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