R Leonis Minoris

R Leonis Minoris (R LMi) is a Mira variable type star in the constellation Leo Minor. It ranges between apparent magnitude 6.3 and 13.2, and spectral types M6.5e to M9.0e (Tc:), over a period of 372 days.

R Leonis Minoris

The visual band light curve of R Leonis Minoris, from AAVSO data
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Leo Minor
Right ascension 09h 45m 34.28304s
Declination +34° 30 42.7839
Apparent magnitude (V) 6.3 - 13.2
Characteristics
Spectral type M6.5e to M9.0e (Tc:)
U−B color index +0.55
B−V color index +1.32
Variable type Mira
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)-10.00 ± 4.6 km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: 4.00 mas/yr
Dec.: 5.94 mas/yr
Parallax (π)2.88 ± 1.88 mas
Distanceapprox. 1,100 ly
(approx. 300 pc)
Details
Radius569 ± 146 R
Luminosity5,330 L
Temperature2,648 K
Other designations
R LMi, HD 84346, HIP 47886, SAO 61669, BD+35° 2050
Database references
SIMBADdata
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