Psi Aurigae — Variable Star in Auriga
HIP 30520; Psi1 Aurigae; 46 Aurigae
Excellent (62/100)
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1Physical Properties
Magnitude
4.91
Range
4.54 - 5.7
Period
175 days
Variable Type
Semi-Regular Variable (Supergiant)
Spectral Type
K5-M0Iab-Ib
Star Color
Red
(B-V 1.97)
(reddened by dust)
Distance
466 ly
2Position & Identifiers
RA
06h 24m 53.9s
Dec
+49° 17' 17.0"
Constellation
Auriga
(Aur)
HR
2289
HIP
30520
HD
44537
SAO
41076
Bayer
Psi1
Flamsteed
46 Aur
Variable ID
Psi1 Aur
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3How easy to follow?
Magnitude
4.8 – 5.7 mag
Amplitude
1.0 mag
Period
175 d
Type
SRC
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| Equipment | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked eye Naked eye | Hard | Hard | V. hard+ |
| 50 mm finder 50mm finder | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium+ |
| 150 mm telescope 150mm scope | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium+ |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
4Visibility
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Best season
Nov – Jan
(peak: Dec)
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6Light Curve
7Comparison Stars for Psi Aur (4.8–5.7)
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16Stellar Notes
Lc? 4.75 - 5.70V, 6.6 - 7.2p.
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