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Nembus

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Nembus is a notable star located within the constellation Cas, a significant part of the night sky. It is known as a faint, relatively solitary star within its cluster. Its magnitude is 3.21, placing it within the luminous category of stars. Interestingly, Nembus is characterized as a variable star, exhibiting variations in its luminosity. Its coordinates are RA 24.4986°, Dec 48.6277°— this precise location within the Cas constellation offers unique vantage points for stargazing. The star has a distance of 175.8 light years, marking it as a distant, relatively faint point in the cosmic distance.

Nembus is recognizable by its spectral type; it possesses a relatively cool and redder spectral signature compared to more active and luminous stars. This makes it a somewhat subdued object amidst the multitude of brighter stars visible to the naked eye. It is unusual for a star of its apparent magnitude to exhibit such a prolonged period of slow, incremental changes. Its brightness seems to be a bit lower on the 'new' star charts, although it remains a significant feature in the night sky through meticulous observation. A prominent feature is its apparent motion; its proper motion is relatively slow, changing slightly with time, a characteristic often seen in slowly evolving stars.

The star's symbolic significance, though not frequently recorded in astronomical folklore, likely carries a quiet elegance. Dedicated individuals might find Nembus a focal point, a point of contemplation during a quiet evening. The star provides a steady, underlying presence, a constant but subtle point of light against the immense background of the universe, perhaps representing a persistent, guiding force in a sea of stars.

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FactsHIP 7607
Right ascension
1h 37m 60s
Declination
+48° 37′ 40″
Magnitude
3.21
Distance
≈ 176 ly
Data: gaia-dr3