Chi Cygni (star)

Chi Cygni
Spectral	MS6+ (III)
Type	Giant
Luminosity	6000-9000 LSol
Absolute magnitude	-3.2 - +7.7
Mag Terra	3.3-14.2
Temperature	2,440 – 2,740° K
Mass	2.1 MSol
Radius	348-480 RSol

The star Chi Cygni is a Cherry-Red MS6+ III Giant star located approximately 151 pc from Terra.

Description (Specifications)

Chi Cygni is a Cherry-Red Giant Mira-type variable star of classification MS6+, placing it within a subclass of M-Type stars known as the "S-Class", characterized by a high metallicity and an abundance of ZiO. Its luminosity varies over a period that is inconsistent from maximum to maximum, but averages about 408.7 days.

• The Chi Cygni star system is approximately 159.5pc from Terra, and is located in a Spinward/Corespinward direction from Terra at bearing 68.5° Galactic Longitude and +03.28° North Galactic Latitude.

History & Background (Dossier)

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