Nu Cephei
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Cepheus |
| Right ascension | 21h 45m 26.93s |
| Declination | +61° 07' 14.9" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 4.25 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | -6.72 |
| Distance | 5094 ly (1562.58 pc) |
| Spectral type | A2Ivar |
| Other designations | |
Nu Cephei (ν Cep / ν Cep) is a Class A2, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Cepheus. It has the traditional name Cor Regis, which is Latin for "Heart of the King".
Nu Cephei is a white pulsating variable star and multiple star system, located about 5100 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 207260 -- Pulsating variable star. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2007-03-01.
