Astronomy and Space

Delta Cassiopeiae

Delta Cassiopeiae is an eclipsing binary star system in the northern circumpolar constellation of Cassiopeia. Its name is a Bayer designation that is Latinized from δ Cassiopeiae, and abbreviated Delta Cas or δ Cas. Based on parallax measurements taken during the Hipparcos mission, it is approximately 99.4 light-years (30.5 parsecs) from the Earth. Delta Cassiopeiae is the primary or 'A' component of a multiple star system designated WDS J01258+6014. Delta Cassiopeiae's two components are therefore designated WDS J01258+6014 Aa and Ab. Aa is officially named Ruchbah , the traditional name for the system.

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• ▸Alnitak
• ▸A Jack in Office
• ▸Convair

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