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name: χ Cygni
constellation: Cyg
created_by: editor.cs
created_date: 2023-11-05 16:49:52.495979
updated_by: editor.cs
updated_date: 2023-11-05 16:49:52.495982
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At its maximum of 3rd to 5th magnitude, this long-period variable star is located in the southwest part of the constellation visible to the naked eye, while in 6 to 7 months or up to 406 days it reaches a minimum around 13th to 14th magnitude. After the Mira Ceti itself, it is the brightest star of this type. A suitable comparison star is η Cygni (3.89 mag).