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QZ Carinae
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Carina
Right ascension 10h44m22.9s [1]
Declination −59°59′35.9550″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 6.16 - 6.49[2]
Spectral typeO9III
Other designations
HD 93206, HIP 52526

QZ Carinae is a multiple star in the constellation Carina. It is approximately 416 light years from Earth.

QZ Carinae is a Beta Lyrae variable eclipsing system, its apparent magnitude ranging from +6.16 to +6.49 with a period of 5.9 days.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "QZ Carinae". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b Watson, Christopher (4 January 2010). "QZ Carinae". AAVSO Website. American Association of Variable Star Observers. Retrieved 12 March 2014.


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