W Coronae Borealis
W Coronae Borealis (W CrB) is a Mira-type long period variable star in the constellation Corona Borealis. Its apparent magnitude varies between 7.8 and 14.3 over a period of 238 days.[2]
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS) | |
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Constellation | Corona Borealis |
Right ascension | 16h 15m 24.552s [1] |
Declination | +37° 47′ 44.82″ [1] |
Spectral type | M2e-M5e[2] |
Other designations | |
HD 146560 |
References
- "W Coronae Borealis". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- VSX (4 January 2010). "W Coronae Borealis". AAVSO Website. American Association of Variable Star Observers. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
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