CW Leonis
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CW Leonis or IRC +10216 is a variable carbon star that is embedded in a thick dust envelope. It was first discovered in 1969 by a group of astronomers led by Eric Becklin, based upon infrared observations made with the 62-inch Caltech Infrared... Wikipedia
Magnitude: 0.382
Constellation: Leo
Radius: 560 R☉
Temperature: 2,300 (1,915 - 2,105) K
Luminosity: 8,500 (average), 11,850 (maximum) L☉
Mass: 0.7 - 0.9 M☉
Apparent magnitude (R): 10.96
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