Gamma² Caeli

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For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Gamma Caeli.
γ2 Caeli
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Caelum
Right ascension 05h 04m 26.1s
Declination −35° 42' 19"
Apparent magnitude (V) +6.32
Distance 334 ± 24 ly
(102 ± 7 pc)
Spectral type F1III
Other designations
X Caeli, HR 1653, HD 32846, CD-35°2090, HIP 23596, SAO 195534, GC 6214, CCDM 05044-3542

Gamma2 Caeli (γ2 Cae / γ2 Caeli) is a binary star in the constellation Caelum. It is approximately 334 light years from Earth.

The primary component, γ2 Caeli A, is a yellow-white F-type giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +6.32. It is classified as a Delta Scuti type variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +6.28 to +6.39 with a period of 3.25 hours. The companion star, γ2 Caeli B, has an apparent magnitude of +9.6 and is located 0.9 arcseconds from the primary.


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