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1Physical Properties
Magnitude
6.82
Range
6.44 - 7.22
Period
3.8 days
Variable Type
Classical Cepheid
Spectral Type
F2I
Star Color
Yellow
(B-V 0.64)
2Position & Identifiers
RA
19h 44m 48.7s
Dec
+29° 15' 53.0"
Constellation
Cygnus
(Cyg)
HR
7518
HIP
97150
HD
186688
Variable ID
SU Cyg
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3How easy to follow?
Magnitude
6.4 – 7.2 mag
Amplitude
0.8 mag
Period
3.85 d
Type
DCEP
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| Equipment | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked eye Naked eye | V. hard | Imp. | Imp. |
| 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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5Light Curve
6Comparison Stars for SU Cyg (6.4–7.2)
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15Stellar Notes
CDelta 6.44 - 7.22V, 3.8455473d. Period changes.
Also classified F0-G1II, G0III and F2-G0II-III + B7V.
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