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Cebalrai (Beta Ophiuchi) (Apr 17, 2004)
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Type: |
Giant star (Class K2)
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Brightness: |
2.8 mag
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Distance: |
82 ly
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Colour: |
orange
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Luminosity (Sun = 1): |
64 x
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Mass (Sun = 1): |
2 x
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Temperature: |
4,400 degrees approx.
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Diameter: |
24 solar radii
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Notes: | |
Cebalrai pulsates and varies in size within a period of 13 days. |
Celestron Newton 200/1000, Nikon Coolpix 4500
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