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name: Sheliak (β Lyr)
constellation: Lyr
created_by: 8mag
created_date: 2022-01-21 17:00:00
updated_by: skybber
updated_date: 2022-02-10 16:44:31.113620
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is a representative of the occultation variable beta Lyra type stars. The two stars orbiting each other have the shape of a rotating ellipsoid. The star changes brightness from 3.4mag to 4.4mag over a period of 12.908 days. Within the period, there is also a secondary minimum at which the brightness drops by 0.4mag. Suitable comparison stars are γ (3.25mag) and κ LYR (4.33mag).