R Cen
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HIP 69754
VariableStar
Centaurus
(Cen)
Visible
Level 1
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Physical Properties
Magnitude
6.39
Range
5.30 - 11.80
Period
502 days
Variable Type
Mira (Long-period Pulsating)
Spectral Type
M5IIe
Star Color
Deep ruby red
(B-V 2.04)
Position & Identifiers
RA
14h 16m 34.2s
Dec
-59° 54' 50.0"
Constellation
Centaurus
(Cen)
HR
5326
HIP
69754
Variable ID
R Cen
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Stellar Notes
I 1240A, M 5.3 - 11.8v, 546.2d.
Also classified M4e-M8IIe. H2O maser.
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