Zeta2 Librae Explained

ζ2 Librae (abbreviated Zeta2 Librae, Zeta2 Lib, ζ2 Lib) is a variable star in the constellation Libra. It is approximately 261 light-years away from the Sun.

Zeta2 Librae does not have an HR number, although it is included in the Bright Star Catalogue Supplement.[1] [2]

Characteristics

33 Librae is an F-type main sequence star. It is an α2 Canum Venaticorum variable or a rapidly oscillating Ap star, thus it bears the variable star designation GZ Librae and is almost 14 times brighter than the Sun.

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Notes and References

  1. 1995yCat.5050....0H . VizieR Online Data Catalog: Bright Star Catalogue, 5th Revised Ed. (Hoffleit+, 1991) . VizieR On-line Data Catalog: V/50. Originally Published in: 1964BS....C......0H . 5050 . Hoffleit . D. . Warren . W. H. . 1995 .
  2. 1982bsc..book.....H. The Bright Star Catalogue. Fourth revised edition. (Containing data compiled through 1979). The Bright Star Catalogue. Fourth Revised Edition. (Containing Data Compiled Through 1979). Hoffleit. D.. Jaschek. C.. 1982.