573 B
573 B
| name | constellation | created_by | created_date | updated_by | updated_date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheliak (β Lyr) | Lyr | editor.cs | 2023-11-05 17:52:04.224743 | editor.cs | 2023-11-05 17:52:04.224747 |
It is a representative of eclipsing variable stars of the beta Lyrae type. Both stars orbiting each other have the shape of a rotational ellipsoid. The star changes its brightness from 3.4mag to 4.4mag in a period of 12.908 days. Within the period, there is also a secondary minimum, during which the brightness decreases by 0.4mag. Suitable comparison stars are γ (3.25mag) and κ LYR (4.33mag).