R Leonis Minoris

R Leonis Minoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Leo Minor
Right ascension 09h 45m 34.28304s
Declination +34° 30 42.7839
Apparent magnitude (V) 6.30
Characteristics
Spectral type M6.5e to M9.0e (Tc:)
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)-10.00 km/s
Parallax (π)2.88 ± 1.88 mas
Distanceapprox. 1,100 ly
(approx. 300 pc)
Other designations
R Leonis Minoris, HD 84346, HIP 47886, SAO 61669


R Leonis Minoris (R LMi) is a Mira variable type star in the constellation Leo Minor. It ranges between apparent magnitude 6.3 and 13.2, and spectral types M6.5e to M9.0e (Tc:), over a period of 372 days.[1]

References

  1. Watson, Christopher (4 January 2010). "R Leonis Minoris". AAVSO Website. American Association of Variable Star Observers. Retrieved 22 July 2014.


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