Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS) | |
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Constellation | Apus |
Right ascension | 15h 09m 24.53660s [2] |
Declination | −72° 03′ 45.1828″ [2] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 9.6 - 17.0 [3] |
Characteristics | |
Evolutionary stage | post-AGB [4] |
Spectral type | R3 [5] |
U−B color index | +0.66 [6] |
B−V color index | +1.26 [6] |
Variable type | R Coronae Borealis [3] |
Astrometry | |
Radial velocity (Rv) | −75.0 [7] km/s |
Proper motion (μ) | RA: −6.632 mas/yr [2] Dec.: −2.155 mas/yr [2] |
Parallax (π) | 0.2243 ± 0.0171 mas [2] |
Distance | 15,000 ± 1,000 ly (4,500 ± 300 pc) |
Absolute bolometric magnitude (Mbol) | −2.68 (at max) [8] |
Details | |
Mass | 0.6 or 1 [9] M☉ |
Radius | 132±9 [10] R☉ |
Luminosity | 960 [11] L☉ |
Temperature | 4,500 - 5,115 [12] K |
Other designations | |
Database references | |
SIMBAD | data |
S Apodis, also known as HD 133444 is a variable star located in the southern circumpolar constellation Apus. It has an apparent magnitude ranging from 9.6 to 17, [3] which is below the limit for naked eye visibility. The object is located relatively far at a distance of approximately 15,000 light years based on Gaia DR3 parallax measurements, [2] but it is drifting closer with a heliocentric radial velocity of −75 km/s . [7]
HD 133444 was discovered to be a variable star by Williamina Fleming, who examined images of the star on 58 photographic plates taken from 1889 through 1895. The discovery was announced in 1896. [14] Annie Jump Cannon included the star, with its variable star designation S Apodis, in her 1907 Second Catalogue of Variable Stars. [15] However, its nature as a carbon star was not observed until 1967 by astronomer Brian Warner. [16] In 1973, HD 133444 was listed as a R Coronae Borealis variable. [17] These are extremely hydrogen-deficient supergiants thought to have arisen as the result of the merger of two white dwarfs [18] and fewer than 100 have been discovered as of 2013. [19] A decade later, S Apodis was observed to have a change it its pulsation mode. [9]
S Apodis has a stellar classification of R3, indicating that it is a R-type carbon star. It has a mass of either 0.6 M☉ or 1 M☉, [9] depending on the model. However, it has expanded to an average radius 132 times that of the Sun. [10] It radiates 960 times the luminosity of the Sun [11] from its photosphere at an effective temperature of 4,500–5,115 K , [12] giving it an orange hue. An infrared excess has been detected around the star, indicating the presence of circumstellar dust. The dust has a temperature of 730 K. [20]
R Apodis is a solitary star in the constellation Apus. It is faintly visible to the naked eye as an orange-hued point of light with an apparent magnitude of 5.36. Gaia DR3 parallax measurements imply a distance of 413 light-years and it is drifting closer with a heliocentric radial velocity of −31.2 km/s. At its current distance, R Apodis' brightness is diminished by an interstellar extinction of 0.26 magnitudes and it has an absolute magnitude of −0.22.
NO Apodis is a solitary, red hued variable star located in the southern circumpolar constellation Apus. It has an average apparent magnitude of 5.86, allowing it to be faintly seen with the naked eye. The object is relatively far at a distance of 790 light years but is drifting closer with a heliocentric radial velocity −18.3 km/s.
Beta Coronae Australis, Latinized from β Coronae Australis, is a solitary star located in the southern constellation Corona Australis. It is visible to the naked eye as a faint, orange-hued star with an apparent visual magnitude of 4.10. The star is located around 470 light years distant from the Sun based on parallax, and is drifting further away with a radial velocity of 2.7 km/s. At its current distance, Beta CrA's brightness is diminished by 0.29 magnitudes due to interstellar dust.
CQ Camelopardalis, abbreviated as CQ Cam, is a solitary variable star in the northern circumpolar constellation Camelopardalis. It has an apparent magnitude of 5.19, making it visible to the naked eye under ideal conditions. The object is relatively far at a distance of about 2,000 light years but is drifting closer with a heliocentric radial velocity of −22 km/s. It has a peculiar velocity of 21.8+2.1
−1.9 km/s, making it a runaway star.
HD 27274, also known as Gliese 167, is a solitary, orange hued star located in the southern constellation Dorado. It has an apparent magnitude of 7.63, making it readily visible in binoculars, but not to the naked eye. Based on parallax measurements from the Gaia spacecraft, the star is known to be located 42.5 light-years away from the Solar System However, it is drifting closer with a heliocentric radial velocity of −23 km/s. At its current distance, HD 27274 is dimmed down by 0.05 magnitudes due to interstellar dust.
Eta2 Coronae Australis, Latinized from η2 Coronae Australis, is a solitary star located in the southern constellation of Corona Australis. It is visible to the naked eye as a dim, blue-white hued star with an apparent visual magnitude of 5.59. Gaia DR3 parallax measurements imply a distance of 770 light years from the Solar System, but it is drifting closer with a radial velocity of −23 km/s. At its current distance Eta2 CrA's brightness is diminished by 0.27 magnitudes due to stellar extinction from interstellar dust and it has an absolute magnitude of −0.24.
Mu Coronae Australis, Latinized from μ Coronae Australis, is a solitary yellow-hued star located in the southern constellation Corona Australis. It has an apparent magnitude of 5.22, making it faintly visible to the naked eye. Gaia DR3 parallax measurements put it 386 light years away and is currently approaching the Solar System with a heliocentric radial velocity of −18.2 km/s. At its current distance, Mu CrA's brightness is diminished by 0.31 magnitudes due to interstellar dust. It has an absolute magnitude of −0.22.
Kappa2 Coronae Australis, Latinized from κ2 Coronae Australis, is the primary of a probable binary system located in the southern constellation Corona Australis. It is visible to the naked eye as a bluish-white hued star with an apparent visual magnitude of 5.59. The distance to this star is roughly 710 light years based on Gaia DR3 parallax measurements. The radial velocity is poorly constrained, but the star appears to be moving closer with a radial velocity of around −15 km/s. At its current distance, Kappa2 CrA's brightness is diminished by 0.45 magnitudes due to interstellar dust.
HD 26764, also known as HR 1314 or rarely 14 H. Camelopardalis, is a solitary white hued star located in the northern circumpolar constellation Camelopardalis. It has an apparent magnitude of 5.19, making it faintly to the naked eye if viewed under good conditions. Gaia DR3 parallax measurements place the object at a distance of 266 light years and is drifting closer with a poorly constrained heliocentric radial velocity of 3 km/s. At its current distance, HD 26764's brightness is diminished by 0.26 magnitudes due to interstellar dust.
WZ Columbae, also known as HD 38170, is a solitary, bluish-white hued star located in the southern constellation Columba, the dove. It has an apparent magnitude of 5.28, allowing it to be faintly visible to the naked eye. Based on parallax measurements from the Gaia spacecraft, the object is about 365 light years distant. It appears to be receding from the Solar System, having a heliocentric radial velocity of 36.3 km/s.
HD 50885, also known as HR 2581, is a star located in the northern circumpolar constellation Camelopardalis, the giraffe. It has an apparent magnitude of 5.69, making it faintly visible to the naked eye if viewed under ideal conditions. Based on parallax measurements from Gaia DR3, the object is estimated to be 513 light years distant. It appears to be approaching the Solar System with a heliocentric radial velocity of −17.8 km/s.
HD 40091, also known as HR 2082, is a solitary star located in the southern constellation Columba, the dove. It has an apparent magnitude of 5.54, making it faintly visible to the naked eye under ideal conditions. Based on parallax measurements from the Gaia spacecraft, the object is estimated to be 501 light years distant. However, it is rapidly receding with a high heliocentric radial velocity of 114 km/s.
HD 198716, also known as HR 7987 or 33 G. Microscopii, is a solitary star located in the southern constellation Microscopium. Eggen (1993) lists it as a member of the Milky Way's old disk population.
HD 168592, also designated as HR 6862 or rarely 7 G. Coronae Australis, is a solitary star located in the southern constellation Corona Australis. It is faintly visible to the naked eye as an orange-hued star with an apparent magnitude of 5.07. Gaia DR3 parallax measurements place it at a distance of 490 light years and is currently receding with a heliocentric radial velocity of 18 km/s. At its current distance, HD 168592's brightness is diminished by 0.38 magnitudes due to interstellar dust. It has an absolute magnitude of −0.76.
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