R And
Excellent (74/100)
HR 90
VariableStar
Andromeda
(And)
Visible
Level 1
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
7.39
Range
5.8 - 15.4
Period
409 days
Variable Type
Mira (Long-period Pulsating)
Spectral Type
S6.5IIIeZr6Ti2
Star Color
Deep ruby red
(B-V 1.97)
Position & Identifiers
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Spectral Classification
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Stellar Notes
M 5.8 - 14.9v, 409.33d.
CO emission. Technetium star, also classified S6.5IIIe, S4/4eZr6Ti2, and S3,5e - S8,8e (M7e).
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