R Carinae
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For r Carinae, see HD 91942.
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Carina |
| Right ascension | 09h32m14.6s |
| Declination | −62°47′20″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +7.43 |
| Distance | 416 ± 44 ly (128 ± 14 pc) |
| Spectral type | M6-7IIIep |
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R Carinae is a star in the constellation Carina. It is approximately 416 light years from Earth.
R Carinae is a M-type red giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +7.43. It is classified as a Mira type variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +3.9 to +10.5 with a period of 308.71 days.
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