R Boötis

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R Boötis
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Boötes
Right ascension 14h 37m 11.5787s
Declination +26° 44 11.663
Apparent magnitude (V)8.61
Characteristics
Spectral typeM4e
Variable typeMira variable
R Boo
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)-58 km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: -22.61 mas/yr
Dec.: 12.50 mas/yr
Parallax (π)-1.96 ± 1.24 mas
Distanceapprox. −2,000 ly
(approx. −500 pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV)9.77
Details
Mass0.4 M
Radius0.5 R
Luminosity0.04 L
Temperature2,000–3,500 K
Other designations
HIP 71490, SAO 83440, BD+27° 2400, HD 128609.
Database references
SIMBADdata
Data sources:
Hipparcos Catalogue,
CCDM (2002),
Bright Star Catalogue (5th rev. ed.)

R Boötis is a variable star in the constellation Boötes.

References

Coordinates: 14h 37m 11.5787s, +26° 44′ 11.663″


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