October 28 | Leap | Leap+1 | Leap+2 | Leap+3 |
1950 | ET VIR | ET VIR | ET VIR | |
98Kappa VIR | 98Kappa VIR | 98Kappa VIR | ||
2000 | ET VIR | ET VIR | ET VIR | ET VIR |
98Kappa VIR | 98Kappa VIR |
In a few cases you have a choice. Remember that a smaller magnitude number is a brighter star, if that is your preference.
Name: ET VIR “Phone Home”! V* HIP 69269
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Oct 28
Magnitude: 4.8-5.0
Spectrum/Star type: Red Giant
Distance in Light Years: 540
Diameter compared to Sun: 40
Luminosity compared to Sun: over 300
Date best observed: Jun 8
Additional information: Yes, it is really called ET! Variables such as this semi-regular are so named.
Name: 98 Kappa VIR
Birthday from Jack’s initial research: Oct 28
Magnitude: 4.2
Spectrum/Star type: Orange Giant
Distance in Light Years: 225
Diameter compared to Sun: 25
Luminosity compared to Sun: 95
Date best observed: Jun 9
Additional information: Chinese: K’ang, “Neck” from their Lunar Zodiac. Represented as a warrior who kept order in the heavens.