W Cephei
Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
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Constellation | Cepheus |
Right ascension | 22h 36m 27.60s |
Declination | +58° 25′ 34.0″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 7.0 to 9.2 (variable) |
Characteristics | |
Spectral type | K0ep-M2epIa + B0/B1 |
W Cephei is a variable star located in the constellation Cepheus, and is a multi-star system.[1] The star is a semi-regular variable of the type SRc.[2] The star has unusual emission lines in the infrared spectrum.[3]
References
- ↑ AAVSO
- ↑ G. North & N. James, Observing variable stars, novae, and supernovae, (ISBN 0 521 82047 2), p. 139 (2004).
- ↑ The Astrophysical Journal 166:725-729 (1971)
External links
Coordinates: 22h 36m 27.60s, +58° 25′ 34.0″
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