RX Andromedae

RX Andromedae
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Andromeda
Right ascension 01h 04m 35.55s[1]
Declination 41° 17 58.0[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 10.2 to 15.1[2]
Spectral typepec(UG)[2]
Database references
SIMBADdata

RX Andromedae is a variable star in the constellation of Andromeda. It is classified as a dwarf nova of the Z Camelopardalis (UGZ) type, and varies from an apparent visual magnitude of 15.1 at minimum brightness to a magnitude of 10.2 at maximum brightness, with a period of approximately 13 days.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 V* RX And -- Dwarf Nova, database entry, SIMBAD. Accessed on line 2009-06-30.
  2. 1 2 3 RX And, database entry, Combined General Catalog of Variable Stars (GCVS4.2, 2004 Ed.), N. N. Samus, O. V. Durlevich, et al., CDS ID II/250 Accessed on line 2009-06-30.


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