Delta Mensae

Coordinates: 04h 17m 59.1s, −80° 12′ 50″

δ Mensae
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Mensa (constellation)[1][2]
Right ascension 4h 17m 59.1s[1][2]
Declination −80° 12′ 50″[1][2]
Apparent magnitude (V) 5.69[1][2]
Characteristics
Spectral type K2-3III+A[1][2]
U−B color index 0.53[1][2]
B−V color index 0.84[1][2]
R−I color index [1][2]
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)0.53 km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: -20 mas/yr
Dec.:  mas/yr
Other designations
CP-80 116，SAO 258372，HD 28525，HR 1426
Database references
SIMBADdata

Delta Mensae (δ Men,δ Mensae) is an orange giant star in the southern constellation Mensa of type K2-3III+A. It has an magnitude of +5.69.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Pulsating variable Star". SIMBAD. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2012-07-13.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "VizieR Detailed Page". Retrieved 2012-07-13.
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