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478 B
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9 lines
478 B
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name: ρ Cas
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constellation: Cas
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created_by: 8mag
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created_date: 2022-01-21 17:00:00
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updated_by: skybber
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updated_date: 2022-01-23 10:13:15.269131
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An irregular variable star, like R Coronae Borealis, its brightness varies between 4.1mag and 6.2mag in a cycle that lasts a little less than a year. Suitable comparison stars are σ (4.9mag) and τ Cas (4.87mag). This exceptionally luminous supergiant is 3400 light-years away. It can be seen in the sky near the star β Cas. |