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/ Horace Mann /



In memoriam Halton C. Arp (1927-2013).


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WZ Cas (Variable star)
Also known as: WZ Cassiopeiae
Right ascension: 0h 1m Declination: 60° 21'
Constellation: Cassiopeia
Date/time: 2008.01.21 19:00 UT
Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
FoV: 6' Magnification and filter(s): 167x
Seeing: 5/10 Transparency: 3/5
Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
Observer: Ferenc Lovró
Description:

Probably this is the most beautiful orange-coloured star I've ever seen. Located nearby the bright ß Cas, the star B of this binary has a colour index of 0.03 while star A has 3.12 which means that this is an extremely red star. The WZ Cas is a red giant star that is also a variable. Its colour can be best seen in magnifications under 100x.
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