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504 B
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9 lines
504 B
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name: ρ Cas
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constellation: Cas
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created_by: editor.cs
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created_date: 2023-11-05 14:50:27.665054
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updated_by: editor.cs
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updated_date: 2023-11-05 14:50:27.665060
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An irregular variable star, similar to R Coronae Borealis, its brightness varies between 4.1mag and 6.2mag in a cycle that lasts slightly less than one year. Suitable comparison stars are σ (4.9mag) and τ Cas (4.87mag). This exceptionally luminous supergiant is located 3400 light-years away. In the sky, we see it near the star β Cas. |