W Cephei

W Cephei
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
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

  1. AAVSO
  2. G. North & N. James, Observing variable stars, novae, and supernovae, (ISBN 0 521 82047 2), p. 139 (2004).
  3. The Astrophysical Journal 166:725-729 (1971)

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Coordinates: 22h 36m 27.60s, +58° 25′ 34.0″