Epsilon Cephei
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Cepheus |
| Right ascension | 22h 15m 1.68s |
| Declination | +57° 02' 36.5" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 4.18 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | 2.13 |
| Distance | 84 ly (25.76 pc) |
| Spectral type | F0IV |
| Other designations | |
Epsilon Cephei (ε Cep / ε Cep) is a Class F0, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Cepheus. It is occasionally called by the proper name Phicares, which is an ancient Phoenician name for the constellation Cepheus meaning "The Fire Kindler".
Epsilon Cephei is a yellow-white, Delta Scuti variable star, located about 85 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 211336 -- Variable Star of delta Sct type. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2007-03-01.
