TU Geminorum — Variable Star in Gemini
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1Physical Properties
Magnitude
7.30
Range
6.88 - 8.0
Period
217 days
Variable Type
Semi-Regular Variable (Late-type Giant)
Spectral Type
C
Star Color
Deep ruby red
(B-V 3.00)
2Position & Identifiers
3How easy to follow?
Magnitude
6.9 – 8.0 mag
Amplitude
1.1 mag
Period
217 d
Type
SRB
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| Equipment | Bortle 3 | Bortle 4 | Bortle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naked eye Naked eye | Imp. | Imp. | Imp. |
| 50 mm finder 50mm finder | Medium+ | Medium+ | Medium |
| 150 mm telescope 150mm scope | Easy | Easy | Easy |
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Bortle 3 = rural · 4 = outer suburbs · 5 = suburbs
4Visibility
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Best season
Nov – Jan
(peak: Dec)
5Light Curve
6Comparison Stars for TU Gem (6.9–8.0)
Nearby stable stars for estimating brightness (AAVSO)
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Spectral Classification
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Stellar Lifecycle
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Blackbody Spectrum
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14Stellar Notes
Carbon star; Period 230d
Carbon star
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