BB Doradus

BB Dor

Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Dorado
Right ascension 05h 29m 28.66s
Declination -58° 54' 46.7"
Apparent magnitude (V) 14.3-19.3
Characteristics
Spectral type WD + M3-4V
Variable type Nova-like Star
Astrometry
Other designations
AAVSO 0528-58, BB Dor, EC 05287-5857, GSC 08530-00528, 1RXS J0529-5854.
Database references
SIMBADdata

BB Doradus or BB Dor is a cataclysmic variable or nova-like star that is a binary star system composed of a red dwarf and a white dwarf.[1]

References

  1. Watson, Christopher (24 February 2012). "BB Doradus". AAVSO Website. American Association of Variable Star Observers. Retrieved 5 November 2014.